Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA), under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist (OT), assumes responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides occupational therapy treatments in accordance with best practice methods and established hospital polices and departmental procedures. The COTA and OT work as a team to regularly communicate regarding each patient's plan of care.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides interventions to patient as indicated in the supervising OT's plan of care, using established clinical pathways and protocols for best evidenced-based practice. Seeks guidance in this area as appropriate.

• Collaborates on effectiveness of ongoing treatment plan, collaborates with OT on instituting appropriate changes in care plan.

• Assesses educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver and provides education to meet those needs.

• Meets department standards for documentation, access and communication.

• Collaborates and communicates appropriately with families, physicians, other rehabilitation staff, nurse case managers, and others within and outside the Lurie Children's system.

• Participates in clinics, rounds, meetings, in-services, departmental process improvement projects, annual competencies, MYR and conferences, as assigned.

• Actively engages in continued learning toward growing own knowledge. Actively participates in in services, including planning educational activities for the team as assigned.

• Participates in supervision/instruction of students as assigned. Participates in orientation of new staff and support staff as assigned.

• Supports organizational change initiatives, adapting to a rapidly changing health care environment.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Successful graduation from an accredited Certified Occupational Therapy program.

• Current License or proof of eligibility and submission for license in the State of Illinois.

• Certification in CPR from the American Heart Association by having completed the BLS AED Heartsaver Course.

Education

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Lurie Children's and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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