Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Hillsboro Area Hospital Inc•Hillsboro, IL

About The Position

An Occupational Therapist Assistant, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist, assists patients to regain daily living skills both in the patient’s home and the inpatient and outpatient settings. This includes administration and implementation of the treatment program and participation in discharge planning.

Requirements

Graduate of a 2-year college level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
Ability to pass specific competencies for this position.
Proficient oral and written communication
Hold and maintain OTA Illinois Licensure
CPR certification
Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking
Required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, and pushing and feeling.
Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

1 year in-patient therapy setting experience preferred.
Maintains required and approved CEU to maintain licensure.

Responsibilities

Instruct self-care skills such as dressing, undressing, and moving about, home making, and therapeutic craft skills.
Instruct patients and their families in appropriate exercise programs.
Performs necessary therapeutic treatments in accordance with the plan of care to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury.
Supervises and instructs patients in appropriate use and care of orthotic, prosthetic and other assistive devices.
Observe and report progress and reaction to therapy.
Guide and aid individual patients and families in the therapy plan of care.
Prepare and maintain materials, work areas and equipment needed for therapy, including minor equipment repairs.
Takes an active role in communication with others on the health care team.
Provides ongoing assessment of patient status as prescribed by policy and modifies treatment plans based on patient’s response to treatment modalities.
Participates in discharge planning.
Prepares clinical and progress notes within the prescribed time limits.
Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information
Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
Is knowledgeable of general hospital and department specific policies and procedures.
Other duties many be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.
Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
Completes assigned daily duties.
Accepts reassignment to other departments if necessary.
Follows expected work practices.
Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them quickly.
Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
Helps as needed with duties not specifically assigned.
Works steadily and always keeps busy.
Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, & Geriatric
Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
Ability to concentrate.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Good mental health and emotional maturity
Good personal grooming and hygiene
Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge in physical therapy.
Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures
Demonstrates knowledge and practices of Universal Precautions
Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of Residents, including their religious beliefs.
Always preserves the dignity and respect of all patients.
Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
Possession of a genuine interest and concern for patient population that is served.