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Optum
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant, Fairview Heights, IL
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What they do
An Occupational Therapy Assistant assists occupational therapists to help patients with injuries, illnesses, or disabilities. Helps patients to recover and develop skills need for daily activities. Helps patients learn exercises and teaches them to use therapeutic equipment. Works in the office of an occupational therapist or in a healthcare facility.
$57,338 / year median in Illinois
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Explore opportunities with Mederi Care Tenders, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together. As the Occupational Therapist Assistant, you will be for providing occupational therapy to patients in their homes to restore them to their fullest physical ability.
Primary Responsibilities:
Following all state specific laws governing the provision of occupational therapy in home care, to follow the treatment set only as defined by the supervising OT Following the plan of care, instructs and aids patients in evidence-based treatment within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant and according to the state laws governing occupational therapy assistants Observes, records, and reports to the nurse supervisor and the physician the patient's response to treatment and changes to the patient's condition Instructs patient, family, caregiver, and other members of the health care team in the areas of therapy within the scope of the occupational therapy assistant You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. Qualifications•External Required Qualifications:
Current Occupational Therapy Assistant licensure in state of practice Current CPR certification Proven ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportationState Specific Requirement:
Must be certified and in good standing with the National Board for Certification inOccupational Therapy:
IL Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously Demonstrated ability to work independently Demonstrated good communication, writing, and organizational skills Pay Range $49,500- $109,300 annual total cash target pay $26.19
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