Cert Occup Therap Asst PRN Rochelle/Rockford/DeKalb/Ogle

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant provides occupational therapy services under the direction of the Occupational Therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.

Essential Functions:

Administers the occupational therapy treatment plan as developed by the Registered Occupational Therapist

Facilitates the patient's ROM, strength coordination, use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications, functional mobility and safety issues related to patient's ADL performance needs under the supervision of the Registered Occupational Therapist.

Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.

Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.

Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediaries and/or other third party payors, through education, coaching and other assistance as necessary.

Document patient procedures, organize and analyze data, maintain accurate records.

Communicate relevant patient information to appropriate physicians and caregivers while protecting confidential information to unauthorized persons.

Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance, cleaning and setup for occupational therapy equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the company/licensing board.

Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency.

Ability to work flexible schedule and travel locally.

Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required.

Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho-social needs.

Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Promote company philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of occupational therapy with an Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy.

Licenses/Certification : Current state license to practice occupational therapy. Proof of current CPR and Hepatitis profile. Current driver's license. Must have reliable transportation and insurance.

Experience: One year experience as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant.

Service Excellence Elements:

Pride -- (Owning and feeling proud of work quality and our mission.)

Performs work that reflects ownership and is a credit to self and positively represents Kindred.

Teamwork -- (Achieving greater results through cooperation and recognizing contributions.)

Cooperates with co-workers while performing duties leading to everyone being able to achieve success and giving recognition where it is due.

Compassion -- (Listening and focusing on the patient/resident; taking sincere, appropriate actions.)

Meets the patients' needs and concerns by consistently acting in a patient-focused manner.

Integrity -- (Doing the right thing.)

Demonstrates adherence to a strict moral or ethical code in performance of duties by always seeking to do the right thing.

Respect -- (Treating others as they would like to be treated; valuing others.)

Acknowledges the worth of others through professional greetings, proper telephone etiquette, patience, and common courtesy.

Fun -- (Enjoying work and being an enthusiastic participant.)

Demonstrates a positive attitude toward work and devotion to the task at hand.

Professionalism -- (Assuring skills (licensures) are current; looking and acting the part while performing at the highest level.)

Keeps skills, competencies and required licensures/certifications current; displays mastery over attitude and behavior and pride in appearance. Consistently performs duties to the best of abilities.

Responsibility -- (Being accountable, doing what is expected or beyond; assuring what needs to get done, gets done.)

Takes ownership of all aspects of duties shown through reliable, timely performance and accountability.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:

This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned.

You agree to conduct your job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Employee Handbook, Company's Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, some of these duties may be subject to accommodation and or reassignment. Additionally, as required by applicable law, the company will engage in a prompt, good faith, interactive process with employees who require reasonable accommodations, and will attempt to reasonably accommodate such employees. The company encourages employees and applicants for employment to initiate this interactive process promptly with the company whenever such accommodations may be required.

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