Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Overview

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant treats patients of all ages, and serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Follows the therapist's plan of care. Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note.

Implements intervention plans that are patient-centered, occupation-based, and modified according to patient response. Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment activities, taking into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient and family and within the allotted time. Adapts activities to meet physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral limitations. Changes treatment approach with consideration to the environment and outcomes being addressed.

Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational therapy process.

Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Actively collaborates with the occupational therapist and seeks direction with OTR.

Produces clear, objective, and accurate documentation that uses professional language, provides support for decisions made, and provides necessary information to payers.

Participates in activities addressing quality of service delivery.

Clearly and effectively communicates verbally and nonverbally with patients, families, significant others, colleagues, service providers, and the public. Communicates with other team members as needed regarding patient progress. Serves as a resource for conflict resolution.

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function

Provides occupational therapy treatment interventions based on plan of care established by evaluating OT

Completes range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand

Provides training to patients on ADLs including dressing, cooking skills

Completes therapeutic ultrasound treatment

Completes fluidotherapy treatment

Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR

Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

College Diploma

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Outpatient therapy requirements are different based on patient population that is treated and level of acuity of conditions

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Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Work Experience

Length of Experience

1+ years

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Salary Range

The compensation range for this position is $28.44per hour - $47.49per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.