PRN - COTA Encompass Care Home Health - Urbana Area

Position Summary

An Occupational Therapy Assistant will implement the plan of care as established by the Occupational Therapist and the physician upholding excellence with quality of care.

Position Responsibilities for a Home Health OTA:

* Identifies and communicates with supervising OTR the need for reassessment of patients when necessary.
* Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice.
* Conducts individual OT treatments following the established POC under the supervision of the Occupational Therapist.
* Demonstrates flexibility in visit scheduling and patient assignments.
* Documents measurable objective data related to patient’s function and accurately assesses patient’s response to treatment.
* Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in planning and implementation of patient therapy programs.
* Communicates in a positive, clear, professional manner with patients, families and other healthcare team members, especially when providing education.
* Attention to detail with the ability to work independently.
* Responds timely to patients, family members and other healthcare team members.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities: Associate degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program. Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by the state and national board associations. Active state license required.

Benefits for an Occupational Therapy Assistant:

* Paid CEU’s
* Leadership Development
* Flexible Schedules
* Generous PTO
* Competitive Retirement
* Medical Package
* Competitive Pay

The Company:
EncompassCare provides therapy in geriatric healthcare settings that produces measurable outcomes through therapy interventions to truly make a difference in someone's life. We treat everyone on the basis of his/her personal goals, medical conditions, and targeted discharge environment to create a personalized care plan to meet the needs of our residents and patients.