Jose Carlos
Chicago
Summary
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant-Licensed (COTA-L) with solid background in providing patient-centered care and facilitating recovery processes. Strengths include robust knowledge of therapeutic activities, good communication skills, and ability to adapt treatments according to patients' needs. Demonstrated success in enhancing patients' daily living skills through creative therapy techniques.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
COTA/L
Renewal Rehab
Skokie
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted therapists in developing individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Communicated with healthcare team to coordinate patient care effectively.
- Maintained equipment and ensured a safe therapy environment for clients.
- Educated patients and families on exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
- Implemented therapeutic activities under supervision to enhance patient mobility.
- Provided individualized interventions to promote functional independence and optimize the quality of life.
- Participated in case conferences and staffings with other healthcare professionals to discuss patient progress and plan for future treatments.
- Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
- Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
- Incorporated family involvement into treatment plans when necessary.
- Attended continuing education courses related to occupational therapy practices and procedures.
COTA/L
Select Rehab
Glenview
02.2023 - 05.2025
COTA/L
Remedy Therapy
Middleburg Heights
03.2020 - 01.2023
COTA/L
Renewal Rehab
Skokie
02.2017 - 02.2020
COTA/L
Legacy Healthcare
Skokie
10.2015 - 01.2017
COTA/L
Advanced Therapy & Rehab
Rosemont
01.2007 - 10.2015
COTA/L
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Chicago
08.2007 - 06.2011
- Completed comprehensive assessments to evaluate and identify patient needs, goals, and objectives.
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Designed home exercise programs based on each patient's specific needs.
- Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Developed treatment plans that addressed physical, cognitive, social and emotional, and safety-related issues.
- Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
COTA/L PRN
Northshore University Health System
Evanston
08.2007 - 09.2010
- Collaborated with occupational therapists to create patient-centered treatment plans.
- Educated patients on the use of adaptive equipment for improved mobility.
- Provided instruction in compensatory strategies designed to improve performance in daily living tasks.
- Collaborated with other members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care plans.
- Instructed patients in the use of adaptive equipment.
- Coordinated transition planning from hospitalization or rehabilitation back into the community setting.
- Promoted self-care skills by providing education on proper body mechanics and strategies for energy conservation.
Rehab Technician
Advanced Therapy & Rehab
Rosemont
02.2001 - 12.2006
- Assisted patients with exercises and rehabilitation techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and treatment areas.
- Supported therapists during patient assessments and treatment sessions.
- Coordinated schedules for patient appointments and therapy sessions.
- Ordered supplies necessary for daily operations within budgetary guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of treatments provided to each patient.
Education
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wilbur Wright College
Chicago, IL12-2006
Skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Collaborative teamwork and leadership
- Assessment and modification of treatment interventions
- Strong operational knowledge of job requirement and delivering patient specific interventions and documentations
- Knowledge and background of different healthcare software
- Rehabilitation techniques
Timeline
COTA/L
Renewal Rehab
06.2025 - Current
COTA/L
Select Rehab
02.2023 - 05.2025
COTA/L
Remedy Therapy
03.2020 - 01.2023
COTA/L
Renewal Rehab
02.2017 - 02.2020
COTA/L
Legacy Healthcare
10.2015 - 01.2017
COTA/L
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
08.2007 - 06.2011
COTA/L PRN
Northshore University Health System
08.2007 - 09.2010
COTA/L
Advanced Therapy & Rehab
01.2007 - 10.2015
Rehab Technician
Advanced Therapy & Rehab
02.2001 - 12.2006
Associate of Science - Occupational Therapy Assistant
Wilbur Wright College
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