OT Assistant - Inpatient & Home Rehab

Hillsboro Health; Hillsboro (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) Plan

Community Benefit Hours

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Hillsboro, Illinois, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to help patients regain their daily living skills in various settings. Key responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic treatments, instructing patients, and participating in discharge planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be organized, and have experience in an in-patient therapy setting. This role contributes significantly to the patient care process, ensuring they receive the support they need for recovery.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-year college level program approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
• Ability to pass specific competencies for this position.
• 1 year in-patient therapy setting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in regaining daily living skills.
• Instruct self-care skills and appropriate exercise programs.
• Perform therapeutic treatments as per the plan of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Graduate of a 2-year college program

Tools

Orthotic devices

Prosthetic devices

Job description

A healthcare provider in Hillsboro, Illinois, is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to help patients regain their daily living skills in various settings. Key responsibilities include assisting with therapeutic treatments, instructing patients, and participating in discharge planning. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be organized, and have experience in an in-patient therapy setting. This role contributes significantly to the patient care process, ensuring they receive the support they need for recovery.