Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN

Prairieview Lutheran Homes; Danforth (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant - PRN to deliver therapy services under supervision. The role involves implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and collaborating with the rehabilitation team to enhance patient independence. Ideal candidates will have a current COTA license and experience in skilled nursing facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a skilled nursing facility.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Implement occupational therapy programs and provide treatments under supervision.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to care plans.
• Instruct patients and families in therapy techniques.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Critical Evaluation

Relationship Management

Education

Current Illinois COTA license

Valid CPR certification

Job description

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Prairieview Lutheran Homes provided pay range

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Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $38.00/hr

The Occupational Therapy Assistant implements occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to patients to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
• Responsible for the effective and efficient delivery of rehab services; adherence to an established plan of care, department and patient(s)' schedule, and timely documentation of services.
• Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Instructs patients, families and other caregivers in the skills and techniques of the occupational therapy treatment program under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
• Maintains appropriate and timely documentation for all patients treated.
• Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment, as necessary.
• Implements a patient's individualized treatment plan as established by the primary Occupational Therapist in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights.
• Provides individualized occupational therapy interventions including application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, physical agent modalities.
• Organizes and facilitates treatment groups in consultation with the Occupational Therapist.
• Assist and participate in marketing the rehab department.
• In the event of a pandemic or emergency, duties may be adjusted to serve as frontline staff to meet resident needs.
• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication
• Organization
• Critical Evaluation
• Relationship Management

Required Education And Experience

• Current Illinois COTA license, in good standing with the IL state licensing board
• Valid CPR certification
• Excellent customer service skills
• Experience in a skilled nursing facility
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Proficiency in therapy documentation
• Flexible schedule

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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