Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA)
Listed compensation
$35-$40/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job description
Description
Join us at the Nexus of care and compassion.
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Benefits
Low-Cost Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Benefits coverage 401K Plan Employee rewards program Paid Vacation Paid Sick Time Paid Holidays Tuition Reimbursement Program Weekly & Monthly Employee Appreciation Events Birthday & Anniversary Celebrations Growth from within Team-oriented work environment
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Responsibilities
Plan and administer treatment programs for residents and patients with temporary or long-term disabilities to relieve pain, restore or improve function, and promote healing. Provide skilled occupational therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care, under the supervision of the supervising Occupational Therapist. Educate residents, families, and staff regarding therapy goals, techniques, and outcomes. Demonstrate competent technical skills consistent with current COTA standards of practice. Monitor patient response to treatment interventions and promptly communicate changes in condition to the supervising Occupational Therapist. Ensure accurate and timely documentation and billing in compliance with facility and regulatory requirements. Requirements Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) Qualifications: Prior experience in a skilled nursing facility (SNF) or long-term care setting preferred. Strong knowledge of current treatment practices and therapy interventions. Familiarity with Net Health or similar electronic documentation systems preferred. Ability to manage a diverse patient caseload while demonstrating professionalism and adaptability.
Key Responsibilities
The COTA will plan and administer treatment programs for patients with disabilities to restore function and relieve pain under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist. They are also responsible for educating families and staff while maintaining accurate documentation and billing compliance.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (217 salary observations; 404 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,041 salary observations; 11,909 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$78k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $78k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.4% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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