Occupational Therapist Assistant
Company: Renewal Rehab
Location: Joliet
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
COME JOIN OUR TEAMWe provide:Friendly Environment Ongoing
TrainingLow Turnover Realistic GoalsCompetitive Salary Outstanding
Corporate SupportOur benefits include: - PTO - 401K - Health and
Dental Insurance - Disability and Life Insurance - Vision Insurance
- Continuing Education - Potential Productivity Bonus - Work/Life
Balance - Support for New Grads - Student Loan Repayment Assistance
PlanWe are currently recruiting for:Occupational Therapist
Assistant (COTA) to join our dynamic team!DESCRIPTION:Works with
occupational therapists to plan, implement, and administer
educational, vocational, and recreational programs to restore and
enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.
Selects therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.
Observes and records patients progress, attitudes, and behavior,
and maintains this information in client records.Communicates and
collaborates with other health care professionals involved with the
care of a patient.Instructs or assists in instructing patients and
families in home programs, basic living skills, and the care and
use of adaptive equipment. Implements or assists occupational
therapists with implementing treatment plans to help clients
function independently.Evaluates daily living skills and capacities
of physically, developmentally, or emotionally disabled clients.
Aids patients in dressing and grooming.Demonstrates therapy
techniques such as manual and creative arts or games.Teaches
patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.Transports
patients to and from the occupational therapy work
area.REQUIREMENTS / EXPERIENCE:General understanding of
occupational therapy and medical terminology.Strong patient care
skills.LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS:Licensed in discipline or willing to
obtain in state applyingBLSEducation: Associates degree in therapy
from an accredited school
Keywords: Renewal Rehab, Joliet , Occupational Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Joliet, Illinois
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