Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs

About The Position

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
• Maintains required and approved CEU to maintain licensure.
• Hold and maintain OTA Illinois Licensure
• CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• 1 year in-patient therapy setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.
• 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.

Benefits

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