Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) HRHC Therapy

Overview

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Senior treats patients of all ages, and serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

College Diploma

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Career Advancement Program: Completes requirements as per PP 1078 Therapy Services Career Ladder

Work Experience

Length of Experience

Occcupational therapy assistant

2+ years

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Follows the therapist's plan of care. Adjusts the treatment based on patient response and available evidence only after communicating with the evaluating therapist and documenting that communication in the daily note.

Assists in a patient's occupational profile and performance through appropriate assessment methods. Describes the expectations of the patient in their natural environment. Identifies contraindications and precautions. Obtains information on the patient's diagnosis or medical condition. Identifies the need for additional or supplementary information.

Administers assessments in a uniform manner so as to ensure findings are valid and reliable. Makes accurate, objective observations during the evaluation process. Modifies approach and environment in response to patient behavior, fatigue, and emotional factors.

Implements intervention plans that are patient-centered, occupation-based, and modified according to patient response. Demonstrates a sequential plan of treatment activities, taking into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient and family and within the allotted time. Adapts activities to meet physical, cognitive, and/or behavioral limitations. Changes treatment approach with consideration to the environment and outcomes being addressed.

Collaborates with patient, family, and significant others throughout the occupational therapy process.

Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Actively collaborates with the occupational therapist and seeks direction with OTR.

Clearly and accurately articulates the value of occupation as a method and desired outcome of occupational therapy to others.

Produces clear, objective, and accurate documentation that uses professional language, provides support for decisions made, and provides necessary information to payers.

Participates in activities addressing quality of service delivery.

Clearly and effectively communicates verbally and nonverbally with patients, families, significant others, colleagues, service providers, and the public. Communicates with other team members as needed regarding patient progress. Serves as a resource for conflict resolution.

Clearly directs support personnel while they are assisting with patient care or other support functions.

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function

Provides occupational therapy treatment interventions based on plan of care established by evaluating OT

Competes range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand

Provides training to patients on ADLs including dressing, cooking skills

Completes fluidotherapy treatment

Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR

Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations

Completes annual requirements as per therapy clinical ladder for senior status which includes supervision of students, completing an approved project, and one in-service training

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $24.18per hour - $40.38per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.