Occupational Therapy Assistant - Home Care

OSF HealthCare; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 37,553 - 44,165; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

401k with company match

Paid continuing education

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Loves Park is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant to assist in administering treatment plans under supervision. The role includes providing patient care, strong communication skills, and compliance with relevant certifications. Applicants are expected to have an Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapy and state licensure. This position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits, including paid continuing education and generous vacation time.

Qualifications

• State license as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and NBCOT registration.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Driver’s license and Insurance for Home Care.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the Occupational Therapists' treatment plan.
• Provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
• Report changes in patient’s condition to an Occupational Therapist.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Excellent computer skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

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Expected pay for this position is $27.26 - $32.06 /hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

OSF offers an environment that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary.

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, under the general supervision of an Occupational Therapist, assists in administering the Occupational Therapists' treatment plan.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Associate’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure/Certifications:

• State license as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant and NBCOT registration
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire
• Valid Driver’s license and Insurance (Home Care only)

Other skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with patients and families. Additionally, communicates effectively with other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information.
• Analytical ability to identify and report changes in patient’s condition to an Occupational Therapist.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• One year experience in hospital or Home Care setting

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.