Cert OT Assistant - Carbondale, IL

Athletico Occupational Therapy Assistant

At Athletico, we believe in the power of support because a little help can lead to extraordinary achievements. Physical therapy isn't just about recovery; it's about transformation. Our team thrives on providing life-changing care for our patients, and we know that achieving this begins with taking care of our own.

Our mission is simple yet powerful: Extraordinary people improving lives.

Provides treatment under the direction of an occupational therapist as prescribed by the referring physician and supervising occupational therapist. Recommends changes in treatment plan to the supervising occupational therapist based upon patient condition and response to treatment.

Unique and competitive benefits offered with this full-time position:

• New for 2026! Athletico clinicians are supported by Generative AI Documentation Scribe - purpose-built AI technology that automatically generates compliant clinical documentation in real time, so you can stay fully present with your patients and deliver the meaningful, undivided care they deserve.
• Yearly Continuing Education Allowance, access to MedBridge and Athletico University, and an additional 5 days of PTO dedicated towards your Continuing Education
• Strategic Mentorship programs
• Leadership programs
• Incentives based on quality care and patient outcomes rather than visits per week
• 900 plus locations in 25 states (top notch care since 1991!)
• Residency Programs and more (Athletico will reimburse 100% of curriculum costs!)

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Adheres to the rules and regulations of the state specific Occupational Therapy Practice Act, Code of Ethics of the American Occupational Therapy Association and organizational policies and procedures.
• Assists Occupational Therapists in assessment of pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients referred to the clinic with a variety of physical disabilities.
• Implements treatment program that has been developed by the occupational therapist for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Modifies and/or adjusts treatment program through collaboration with supervising occupational therapist and within the plan of care outlined by the occupational therapist based upon the patient's response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate electronic medical records of the occupational therapy services rendered.
• Provides written instructions to the patient and/or patient's family detailing the recommended home program.
• Communicates patient's status to the supervising occupational therapist, and/or referring physician. This includes participation in patient staffings and/or conferences.
• Completes necessary charge and statistical information to accurately reflect the service rendered to the patient.
• Achieves and maintains a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standard established by the organization.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Additional benefits offered with this full-time position:

• Medical & Rx, Dental and Vision (eligibility begins day one of employment)
• HSA, Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA
• Progyny Fertility Benefit
• Critical Illness, Accident, & Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Company Paid Basic Life / AD&D
• Supplemental Life Insurance (Employee, Spouse, Child)
• Company Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability Buy-Up Option
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave
• Adoption & Surrogacy Expense Reimbursement
• KinderCare Discount
• Legal & Credit Monitoring
• Student Loan Repayment Program (eligible clinicians only)
• 17 days PTO (accrual starts immediately upon hire)
• 6 Major Holidays off plus 2 floating holidays yearly
• 5 CEU PTO Days
• Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy benefits as an employee
• Bereavement Time Off & Resources
• Commuter: Pre-Tax Transit & Parking
• Retirement 401(k) w/ Per-Pay Company Match
• SoFi Financial Wellness Tools & Loan Resources
• HUSK Fitness Resources & Gym Discounts
• Home, Auto, and Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discount Program
• Learn more by checking out our 2026 Athletico's Benefits Summary.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program with Associates Degree
• Work Experience: Previous hand therapy experience preferred or alternatively work in an outpatient orthopedic upper extremity setting
• Certification/Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice as an Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state of hire.
• Knowledge and Technical Skills: Current CPR certification
• Travel: Access to personal vehicle or public transportation in order to access all clinics in assigned territory

Language Skills: Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Athletico provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Salaried ranges listed are for full time (40 hour) employees. Additional pay such as incentive, GAP, overtime, and stipends are subject to the rules of each program and may not be available in all locations. Individual base pay depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time.

Minimum Salary/Wage

USD$ 20.00 Hr.

Maximum Salary/Wage

USD$ 33.75 Hr.