COTA - Occupational Therapy

@ Carle Health
Carle Healthcarlehealth.com

COTA - Occupational Therapy

Normal, Illinois
Posted 1 day ago

About the job

Carle Health provides comprehensive healthcare in Illinois, hiring Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants to deliver patient-centered care and support staff development.

Requirements

  • Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
  • NBCOT certification
  • Experience in OT
  • Effective communication

Qualifications

  • Licensed in Illinois
  • Strong documentation skills
  • Ability to educate and train patients
  • Team-oriented mindset

Full job description

The Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant 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. Certifications: Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT); Occupational Therapy Assistant, Work Experience:

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.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.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.Serves as a resource for conflict resolution.Provides occupational therapy treatment interventions based on plan of care established by evaluating OT Completes range of motion measurements of the elbow, wrist, and hand Provides training to patients on ADLs including dressing, cooking skills Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | 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.
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