Find & Apply For Occupational Therapy Assistant Jobs in New Baden, Illinois

At Clinton Manor Living Center, their mission is to passionately support each person in living a meaningful and satisfying life! Clinton Manor provides long-term care with skilled nursing that accommodates seniors or individuals with high medical needs. A team of highly-skilled RN's, LPN's and Certified Nurse Assistants support residents recuperating from surgery, stroke or illness. Clinton Manor also specializes in assisting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Direct Support Professionals (also known as DSPs) provide hands-on, person-centered, direct care for individuals with developmental disabilities whom reside with us. We have now extended out therapy department and looking to find quality candidates to fill supporting roles within this department. The Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) works under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide therapy interventions that help residents in a skilled nursing facility improve their function and independence in daily activities. 1

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fill in as needed Clinton Manor's full benefits listing: https://clintonmanorlivingcenter.com/benefits-list/ Essential DutiesResponsibilities Assist the Occupational Therapist in implementing individualized treatment plans and functional goals for residents Provide therapeutic interventions to improve strength, range of motion, coordination, and activities-of-daily-living {AOL) performance Assist residents with self-care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming as part of skilled therapeutic training Collect and report data on resident response to treatment to the supervising Occupational Therapist Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the interdisciplinary team regarding therapy progress Maintain accurate, timely documentation of therapy services in accordance with facility and payer requirements Maintain a clean, organized, and safe therapy environment Participate in continuing education and professional development activities required to maintain certification/licensure Education, CertificationLicensure Requirements Associate degree from an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program Successful completion of the NBCOT certification examination for OTAs Current, unrestricted state licensure/certification as an Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) ExperiencePreferred Skills Experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting preferred, but not required for new graduates Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills Attention to detail and ability to follow treatment protocols established by the supervising OT EOE