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Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Overview 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 Responsibilities 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 About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.
