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 Responsibilities

Follow plan of care developed by Occupational Therapist, using a variety of treatment techniques.
Provide quality, personalized, evidence-based care, and proven interventions, specific to patient’s 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 living
Consult and practice with other health professionals, involved with patients care.

Education/Experience

Successful 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 Assistant

Licenses/Certificates

Current Occupational Therapy Assistant license by the State of Illinois
Current certification by the NBCOT
1 year of occupational therapy assistant experience (preferred)
AHA CPR certification required
Reliable means of transportation, valid IL driver’s license and vehicle liability insurance required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong communication skills, flexibility, and professionalism
Self-direction with a strong sense of team commitment
General understanding of occupational therapy and medical terminology.
Strong organizational, time management, and patient care skills
Personal care component on a small percentage of patients

Working Environment

This job operates in a variety of settings, including but not limited to professional office environment, patient’s 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 conditions
Possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids and infectious diseases

PHI/Privacy Level

HIPAA1

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