Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health

Springfield Clinic; Springfield, Ann Arbor (IL, MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Eine innovative Einrichtung sucht einen engagierten und qualifizierten Ergotherapie-Assistenten, der in der häuslichen Pflege arbeitet. In dieser Rolle sind Sie für die Bereitstellung von evidenzbasierter, individueller Pflege verantwortlich, die auf die Bedürfnisse der Patienten zugeschnitten ist. Sie werden aktiv in die Rehabilitation eingebunden, indem Sie Patienten bei der Wiedererlangung ihrer Unabhängigkeit unterstützen und ihnen helfen, Kompensationsstrategien zu erlernen. Diese Position erfordert starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, in verschiedenen Umgebungen zu arbeiten, um sicherzustellen, dass die Patienten die bestmögliche Betreuung erhalten. Wenn Sie leidenschaftlich daran interessiert sind, das Leben der Menschen zu verbessern, ist dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfolgreiche Absolvierung eines Programms für Ergotherapie erforderlich.
• Mindestens ein Jahr Erfahrung in einem Krankenhaus oder in der häuslichen Pflege bevorzugt.

Responsibilities

• Befolgen Sie den Behandlungsplan des Ergotherapeuten mit verschiedenen Techniken.
• Motivieren Sie die Patienten während des Genesungsprozesses.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Flexibilität

Professionalität

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Zeitmanagement

Patientenpflege

Education

Abschluss eines anerkannten Programms für Ergotherapie

Associates Degree als Ergotherapie-Assistent

Tools

Standardbürogeräte (Computer, Telefon, Fax)

Job description

The Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant administers occupational therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative occupational therapy as prescribed by a physician.

Principal Responsibilities

• Follow plan of care developed by Occupational Therapist, using a variety of treatment techniques.


• Provide quality, personalized, evidence-based care, and proven interventions, specific to patient's needs.


• Encouraging and help motivate the patient during their recovery process.


• Teach compensatory strategies to patients with disabilities, to become more independent.


• Completes required documentation to complete the patients visits and episodes, as required by federal, state and payor guidelines.


• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living


• Consult and practice with other health professionals, involved with patients care.

Education/Experience

• Successful completion of a program approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.


• One year experience in hospital or Home Care Setting, preferred.


• Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy Assistant

Licenses/Certificates

• Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license by the State of Illinois


• Current certification by the NBCOT


• 1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)


• AHA CPR certification required


• Reliable means of transportation, valid IL driver's license and vehicle liability insurance required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication skills, flexibility, and professionalism


• Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment


• General understanding of occupational therapy and medical terminology.


• Strong organizational, time management, and patient care skills


• Personal care component on a small percentage of patients

Working Environment

• This job operates in a variety of settings, including but not limited to professional office environment, patient's homes, and car.


• Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.


• Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions


• Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1