Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Home Health

BJC HealthCare; Glen Carbon (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their dedicated team in providing exceptional home care services. This role is perfect for those passionate about improving patient outcomes through personalized treatment plans and collaboration with licensed therapists. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no weekends while making a significant impact in the lives of patients in their own homes. With a commitment to professional development and comprehensive benefits, this opportunity is ideal for individuals looking to grow in a supportive environment. Join a leading home care network and help deliver quality care where it's needed most.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance paid by BJC

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available

Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off benefit

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Provides skilled treatments to patients as prescribed by a physician.
• Collaborates with licensed occupational therapists to assess patient care.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans developed by licensed occupational therapists.
• Documents patient progress and contributes to discharge notes.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree - OT Assistant

Tools

COTA Certification

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you passionate about providing quality care to patients in the comfort of their own homes? Are you looking for a flexible opportunity? BJC Home Care is searching for a occupational therapy assistant to join the team!

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8a-4:30 p.m.
No weekends!

Region

• Illinois Greater St. Louis area
• Mileage reimbursement at current IRS rate

Overview

BJC Home Care offers patients and their families a complete range of home care services, including skilled nursing services, adult and pediatric hospice and supportive care, rehabilitation therapy, home infusion therapy, infusion treatment rooms, home medical equipment and high-tech respiratory care. Specialty home care programs also are available, including adult and pediatric asthma, cardiac, diabetes, orthopedic and wound care programs.

BJC Home Care provides care to thousands of patients in both Missouri and Illinois. Serving more than 25 counties, it has become the largest home care network in the region and one of the largest in the country.

The Alton Intermittent Home Care Department of BJC Home Care Services provides home visits to patients in Alton, Illinois and several nearby counties, with 24 hour on-call home care nursing supervision. Our JCAHO accredited, multi-disciplinary approach combines leading edge technology with a firm belief in the powerful recuperative advantages of receiving home care.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

Provides skilled treatments to patients as prescribed by the physician and directed by a licensed occupational therapist as specified in their health care service setting.

Responsibilities

1. Implements treatment plan as developed by the licensed occupational therapist.
2. Collaborates with the licensed occupational therapist on an agreed upon frequency to assess and reassess patient’s plan of care, treatment goals and interventions.
3. Documents patient progress in daily notes and weekly notes (as applicable), as well as contributes recommendations to patient’s discharge note from occupational therapy.
4. Reports on interventions and patient progress during assigned meetings and contributes to the screening and evaluation process.
5. Assists with guidance for clinical fieldwork students under the supervision of the licensed occupational therapist.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree - OT Assistant

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• COTA
• Valid Driver's License

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

To learn more, go to www.bjctotalrewards.com/Benefits

*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer