Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited university.
• Must be licensed in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure.
• Advanced knowledge and skill necessary to provide treatment plans related to credentialed/licensed field of practice.
• Demonstrate proficiency with EHR and required Rehab workflows including timely patient care documentation and billing for accurate medical records.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software (MS Office Suite).

Nice To Haves

• A minimum of one year of proven successful experience in the area of pediatric occupational therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct therapy at service centers, natural environments, telehealth, or school contracts accurately documenting services, obtaining OTR/L co-signatures, and billing for services following payer guidelines.
• Assists the Occupational Therapist in establishing individualized therapy goals and generating data for the Plan of Care and/or Individualized Education Plan (IEP) for the school-based contracts.
• Participates in multidisciplinary or caregiver team meetings and provides input during case studies with the medical director as needed.
• Monitors progress toward identified outcomes and assists with modification of treatment goals and therapeutic intervention strategies as necessary and/or every six months at a minimum.
• Records and document attendance/absences. Documents progress notes and phone contacts regarding the individual served accurately in the file and in a timely manner.
• Develops home programming activities for the family and revises as necessary. Provides parent/guardian/family training or school personnel training in the care of the individual (e.g. positioning) and in-home program activities.
• Participates as needed or requested in the smooth transition of an individual to a public school program or other placement as necessary. Corresponds with physicians and other professionals involved in the care/treatment of the family as necessary.
• Attends departmental and discipline staff meetings, in-services, case studies, and team reviews as requested.
• Ensures that all requirements for supervision, credentialing, and licensure are maintained.
• Completes competencies and maintains established departmental policies and procedures, safety and infection control standards, quality assurance, and accreditation standards of the Center.
• Assists with Adaptive Equipment Clinic and AT services including equipment orders, fittings, follow up and the manufacture of splints as necessary for each individual followed.
• Assists with monitoring and ordering test booklet/evaluation supplies as needed.
• Mentors new staff members as requested.
• Fulfills contractual obligations as requested.
• Complete letters of medical necessity as needed.
• Supervises clinical students as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
• 5 Paid Holidays plus a paid Holiday break: the Peoria Service Center is closed Christmas Eve through New Years Day
• Event Days: Earn additional PTO hours if you volunteer with us!
• Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with multiple plan options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical and Dependent Care expenses
• Employer-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Coverage options for employee, spouse, and/or children
• Supplemental Coverage Options: Short-Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for 24/7 confidential support
• Exclusive Employee Discounts through PerkSpot and local gym partnerships
• Annual Professional Development & CEU Allowance
• New Employee Referral Bonus
• Easterseals qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program