Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant- PH Home Health Care Flex/Registry Days

Company Description

At Northwestern Medicine, every patient interaction makes a difference in cultivating a positive workplace. This patient-first approach is what sets us apart as a leader in the healthcare industry. As an integral part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to join our quest for better healthcare, no matter where you work within the Northwestern Medicine system. At Northwestern Medicine, we pride ourselves on providing competitive benefits: from tuition reimbursement and loan forgiveness to 401(k) matching and lifecycle benefits, we take care of our employees. Ready to join our quest for better?

Job Description

1. Performs and assists with task oriented therapeutic activities and treatments designed to restore sensory-integrative function and AOL skills under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
2. Instructs and assists with compensatory techniques designed to maximize independence in AOL skills.

3. Designs, fabricates, fits and instructs on the use of orthotic and self-help adaptive devices.

4. Evaluates the home environment for safety factors related to the patients condition and makes appropriate recommendations.

5. Implements individualized therapeutic activity programs as part of an overall active treatment program for a patient with a diagnosed psychiatric illness.

6. Performs vocational and prevocational training.

7. Observes, records, and reports to the physician and the Occupational Therapist, the patients treatment, response and progress.

8. Instructs patient, family and other members of the health care team in the total occupational therapy program and in certain phases with which they may work with the patient.

9. Communicates with other members of the health care team and with the Therapy Coordinator regarding patient's progress, needs and discharge planning.

10. Participates in staff and team meetings, in-services, patient care conferences, QI activities and other meetings as requested.

11.  Prepares written documentation of visits and other activities on appropriate forms within designated time frames.

12. Maintains current knowledge regarding agency policies and procedures and adheres to same.

13. Demonstrates ability to care for patients with understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional, and chronological maturation process.

14. Adheres to Palos Health Home Health Care policies regarding all aspects of HIPM Privacy and Confidentiality Rules, dress code and attendance.

15. Adheres to all Palos Health and Palos Home Health Care policies.

16. Performs other and related duties as directed.

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Qualifications

Required:

• A Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant is a person who is licensed as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant under the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act.
• A thorough knowledge of the principles, techniques, and equipment used in the application of occupational therapy.

Preferred:

• Previous home care experience preferred.

Additional Information

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.