Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)- Registry

By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You’ll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You’ll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.

• Assists Occupational Therapists with orienting patient and significant others with the purposes and processes of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment;

• Assesses patient impairments, disabilities and handicaps under the direction and supervision of an experienced OTR/L.

• Identifies areas in which abilities and impairments affect function, establishes goals and a treatment plans in collaboration with other team members. 

• Implements treatment plans for patients utilizing individual and group OT approaches under the supervision of an experienced OTR/L, including selecting activities to achieve desired outcomes, modifying the treatment when necessary, and educating patient and family.

• Completes written documentation of patient care activities, providing information to primary therapist.

• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Reports directly to assigned Clinical Manager, Therapy Manager-Innovation Center, Therapy Manager-AbilityLab.

• Work requires level of knowledge normally acquired by graduating from an approved occupational therapy assistant program.

• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois.

• Analytical ability is required to gather data during patient assessment and treatment in order to best meet the patient's needs.

• Interpersonal skills are needed to explain treatments to patients and families and collaborate with colleagues.

• Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 35 lbs.

• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

• Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.

• May include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-site clinic settings.

• Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work.

ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.