Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Health (IPT)

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