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D958, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

D958, OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Decatur Memorial HospitalDecatur, IL, US
27 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Occupational Therapy Assistant

  • $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS

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 two 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. Current CPR card.

Schedule : Full Time, Days

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

  • 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.

    • Environmental Factors

    This position is performed within an environment of occasional exposure to environmental variations, above-normal noise-level, and / or unpleasant substances and limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, bend and reach.
  • The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.

    • Mental Demands

  • Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.

    • Essential Functions and Job Duties

  • 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 education 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, Manager, or Team Leader.
  • May assist in the supervision of COTA students.
  • Serves on committees as requested.
  • May provide in-services and community aid.

    • The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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