Occupational Therapy Assistant Job in Saint Charles, IL

Job title from Select Medical: COTA - Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Source: Select Medical job site (jobs-selectmedicalcorp.icims.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Nov 5, 2026.

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Overview

Position: Pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - COTA

Location: St Charles, IL

Schedule: Full Time

Compensation: $24.00-29.00 per hour

Incentives: $5,000 Bonus and Student Debt Benefit Program

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a pediatric Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:

    • Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
    • Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
    • Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
    • Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
    • Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
    • Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
    • Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement

Responsibilities

  • Detail-Oriented: Observe, note and report on the progress of long and short-term treatment goals and ensure proper documentation of patient care.
  • Education: Teach patients new ways of approaching tasks and how to break down activities into achievable components.
  • High Standard of Care: Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/procedures and applicable regulations and corporate policies
  • Personalized Treatment: Under the direction of a licensed occupational therapist, optimize patients’ functional abilities and skills.

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an ACOTA accredited occupational therapy assistant (OTA) program
  • State COTA license (or license eligible)
  • CPR certification
  • Valid state driver’s license

Additional Data

Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans

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