Occupational Therapy Assistant - Ip

Memorial Health • Decatur, IL

6d • $22 - $35

About The Position

The Occupational Therapy Assistant Works with the Licensed Occupational Therapist in providing rehabilitation services, to patients of all ages, to attain maximum patient outcomes. This position requires a t wo year approved schooling for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant , NBCOT. Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or another state. Schedule: Full Time, Days $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Contact me if intersted at [e-mail] or schedule a call with me to discuss at https://MemorialHealthIL.as.me/KariWatson

Requirements

• Two years’ approved schooling for Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant , NBCOT.
• Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or another state.
• Current CPR card
• Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
• Working knowledge and application of the basic rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling, paragraphing, etc…, required for clear oral and written communication.
• Ability to communicate with clear and concise written and verbal skills to Physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members.
• Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Actively looks for ways to help people.
• Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
• Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
• Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
• Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
• Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Good knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
• Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements treatment plans based on goals and frames of reference as determined by Therapist.
• Communicates and collaborates routinely with evaluating therapist.
• Under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, follows treatment program for patients of all ages.
• Maintains appointment schedules.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Communicates and collaborates with evaluating therapist and others providing service.
• Implements treatment plan of care based on patient specific goals.
• Advances treatment plan of care in collaboration with evaluating Occupational Therapist.
• Meets departmental standards for documentation and insurance guidelines in patient records.
• Daily notes.
• Communicates with doctors.
• Outcome measures.
• Endeavors to attain patient goals; progresses patient to appropriate level of independence.
• Attends mandatory educational programs; seeks continuing educat6ion to enhance patient care and maintain up-to-date knowledge of field and areas of specific expertise.
• Compliant and accurate with all aspects of billing process.
• Maintains the fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
• Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
• Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Manger, or Team Leader.
• May assist in the supervision of COTA students.
• Serves on committees as requested.
• May provide in-services and community aid.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree