Full time COTA - Crest Hill/Joliet (Split)
Eden Senior Care · Crest Hill, IL · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
Job Responsibilities
- Provide quality Occupational therapy services and initiate referrals when appropriate, in accordance with established standards of practice, therapy department procedures, and productivity standards.
- Evaluate residents to obtain data necessary for treatment planning and implementation and conduct specialized evaluations as indicated.
- Supervise and direct Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in the implementation of the treatment plan.
- Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL).
- Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use.
- Guide and educate family members and caregivers.
- Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals.
Skills
- Proven working experience as occupational therapist.
- Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy.
- Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools (e.g. Katz ADL scale, Lawton IADL scale).
- Valid license to practice occupational therapy.
- BS degree or greater in occupational therapy.
Reasons to Join
- Great team environment.
- Supportive leadership staff.
- Competitive wages.
License/Certification
- CPR Certification (Preferred).
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Preferred).
Work Location
In person.