Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health (part time, 20 hrs)

Company: Springfield Clinic
Location: Springfield
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

The Home Health Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant administers occupational therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative occupational therapy as prescribed by a physician.Principal ResponsibilitiesFollow plan of care developed by Occupational Therapist, using a variety of treatment techniques.Provide quality, personalized, evidence-based care, and proven interventions, specific to patients needs.Encouraging and help motivate the patient during their recovery process.Teach compensatory strategies to patients with disabilities, to become more independent.Completes required documentation to complete the patients visits and episodes, as required by federal, state and payor guidelines.Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily livingConsult and practice with other health professionals, involved with patients care.Education/ExperienceSuccessful completion of a program approved by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.One year experience in hospital or Home Care Setting, preferred.Associates degree as an Occupational Therapy AssistantLicenses/CertificatesCurrent Occupational Therapy Assistant license by the State of IllinoisCurrent certification by the NBCOT1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)AHA CPR certification requiredReliable means of transportation, valid IL drivers license and vehicle liability insurance requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesStrong communication skills, flexibility, and professionalismSelf-direction with a strong sense of team commitmentGeneral understanding of occupational therapy and medical terminology.Strong organizational, time management, and patient care skillsPersonal care component on a small percentage of patientsWorking EnvironmentThis job operates in a variety of settings, including but not limited to professional office environment, patients homes, and car. Routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditionsPossible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseasesPHI/Privacy LevelHIPAA1by Jobble

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