OCC THERAPY ASSISTANT (COTA) - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - PRN DAYS Job Location: Maryville, IL
Position Type: PRN (8 Hours)
Job Shift: Days
Description Job Summary: The occupational therapy assistant is responsible for the patients assigned to her/him and must follow the plan of care established by the registered occupational therapist.
Service and Quality Standards: Service:
Adheres to customer service standards Is competent, caring, and compassionate Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect Demonstrates competent, caring, and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers People:
Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information Is positive in interactions with others Is courteous and respectful Promotes a harassment-free environment Inspires the trust of others Acts in accordance with hospital policies and meets the requirements of the Code of Conduct Quality:
Is excellent in patient care and service Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback Is safety conscious Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives Is involved with improvement efforts Supports performance improvement Seeks ways to improve systems and services Shows commitment to improvement efforts Meets mandatory educational requirements Growth:
Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision Is active and involved Supports hospital initiatives Champions innovation and supports change Is a positive role model Fosters team cooperation Finance:
Is a good steward of hospital resources Develops/uses efficient work methods Conserves organizational resources Job Responsibilities:
The occupational therapy assistant is responsible for providing the safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment and implementation of patient and family needs within the parameters of the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act in order to promote optimal recovery and rehabilitation.
The occupational therapy assistant promotes safe and effective care to all age groups.
Qualifications Education Requirements and Other Requirements:
Education Level: Graduate from an occupational therapy assistant curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association.
Certification/Licensure: Current licensed in the State of Illinois.
Experience Requirements: One year experience in the health care setting is required.
Other Requirements: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.
Working Conditions: Exposure Category 1: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them, are Category 1 tasks.
Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category 1 tasks.
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