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Carle Foundation Hospital Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in Urbana, Illinois
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Department: Occupational Therapy - BMC
Entity: Bloomington-Normal Service Area
Job Category: Allied Health
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 42018
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Associates Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Bloomington-Normal, IL
Usual Schedule: 730a-4p
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Carle BroMenn Medical Center
Weekend Requirements: rotation
Other Posting Information: Inpatient and acute rehab settings
Holiday Requirements: rotation
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Position Summary:
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.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Certified Occ Therapy Asst (COTA) License Illinois within 6 months of hire BLS within 30 days of hire EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS New graduates considered ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Outpatient therapy requirements are different based on patient population that is treated and level of acuity of conditions
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.
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 daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR
Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations
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