Occupational Therapy Assistant

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Day Rehabilitation
• Schedule: Part-time, Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
• Hospital: Ascension Rehabilitation Hospital
• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Required.
• Current Illinois License to practice as an Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Required.

Education:

• High school diploma or GED required.

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

• Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document findings of patient progress.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Monitor patient’s response to treatment plan.
• Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisionsto occupational therapist.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and communitysupport programs.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.