**Overview** **Rush Specialty Hospital** _Critical Illness Recovery Hospital + Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital_ Location: Chicago **Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)** **Hours: Full Time** **Pay: $29 - $44 per hour** _based on years of experience_ At Rush Specialty Hospital we care for both chronically and critically ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care as well as patients who need advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional and vocational challenges for individuals with: Brain Injury Spinal Cord Injury Stroke Amputation Neurological Disorders Orthopedic Conditions Multiple Traumas We employ over 50,000 people across the country and provide quality care to approximately 80,000 patients each and every day across our four divisions. **Responsibilities** Reporting directly to the Occupational Therapist, you will be treating patients with complex needs and challenging diagnoses. + Conducting individual patient therapy regimens under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT). + Monitoring patient's response to treatment and modifying treatment during sessions as indicated in collaboration with an OT. + Completing appropriate documentation according to department policies and procedures. + Participating in departmental, hospital, and community continuing education seminars and in-services. **Qualifications** Minimum requirements: + Must have successfully completed (or be eligible to complete) the NBCOT examinations for Occupational Therapy Assistants. + Possess Occupational Therapy Assistant license in the state that the job is located in. + Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date Preferred qualifications that will make you successful: + Critical care experience in a hospital setting is a plus. **Additional Data** Select Medical strives to provide our employees with work-life balance, as we understand that happy employees have both fulfilling careers and fulfilling lives beyond our doors. + The opportunity to tend to complex, critically ill patients. + Work jointly with an interdisciplinary team, consisting of registered nurses, physical and occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and physicians to assist patients in regaining their independence. + Develop collaborative relationships with patients and their families. + Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Days (EID). + Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance; Prescription coverage. + A 401(k) retirement plan with company match. + Short and Long Term Disability. + Personal and Family Medical Leave. We'd love for you to join the team! Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Apply for this job (https://jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com/jobs/304815/certified-occupational-therapy-assistant-%28cota%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=1374627814) Share this job **Job ID** _304815_ **Location** _US-IL-Chicago_ **Experience (Years)** _0_ **Category** _Therapy - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant_ **_Street Address_** _516 South Loomis Street_ **_Company_** _Rush Specialty Hospital_ **Position Type** _Full Time_