PRN Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Associated degree (or two year Professional Program) of an Occupational Therapy Assistant Program accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Current license to practice as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of applicable state. CPR certification every two years. Membership in AOTA is encouraged but not required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Educates patient and family about condition (if applicable). Answers questions regarding treatment plan. Explains procedures, education and plan of care to parents/responsible party of infants, children, adolescents as well as family members or responsible party of forgetful adults. Verifies understanding of information conveyed by health care team. Provides emotional support as needed in a respectful manner. Involves the patient, parent/responsible party in decision-making and control of plan of care when able. 2. Performs patient care by carrying out patient treatment plans as outlined by OTR. Prepares parent/responsible party of infants, children and mentally challenged for therapeutic procedures. Follows procedures per Rehab policy with knowledge and compliance with all age specific limitations as outlined. Explains procedure and works at a pace patient can tolerate mentally and physically. Uses equipment specific to size and age of infants, children, adolescents and adults. Completes treatments in a logical sequence and in a timely manner. 3. Communicates and interacts effectively with physicians and their staff. Relays pertinent information to physicians on their patient?s condition. Processes physician?s orders and instructions for patient care. Clarifies and confirms orders according to established protocols. Relays information to and from physician for patient. 4. Maintains medical records. Documents daily progress, change in treatment, and patient status appropriately, timely, and objectively in patient chart. Knowledgeable of SOAP format. Helps keep referrals, Medicare forms, and insurance information updated to assist with reimbursement issues. 5. Performs the duties of a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Makes suggestions for changes in treatments when indicated. Monitors progress toward goals through proper use of goniometry, MMT, ADL independence, balance progress and sensation, perceptual, cognitive changes and other standardized testing. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent interpersonal skills Solid oral and written communication skills Ability to work with infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and older adult patients WORK ENVIRONMENT: Subject to many interruptions Contact with patients, family members, visitors, coworkers and medical staff under a wide variety of circumstances Exposure to hazardous substances; patient care environment, infectious diseases, body fluids PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nations largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.