Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Company: Greystone Healthcare Management
Location: Elgin
Posted on: August 3, 2022

Job Description:

Overview

Conveniently located less than two miles from Amita Health St. Joseph Hospital and Advocate Sherman Hospital, River Crossing of Elgin is tucked into the bustling community of Elgin. River Crossing of Elgin provides top of the line care and rehabilitation services, designed around our residents' needs. Through personalized care plans our residents experience quality care in our 139-bed center. River Crossing of Elginis among the 19% of U.S. skilled nursing facilities that have been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2019-20 by U.S. News and World Report.

Responsibilities

Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant

Helping people reclaim their lives. It's what gets you up in the morning and keeps you coming back for more. That sparkle in their eye when they take their first step. The look on their face when they know they have succeeded. The smile that serves as thank you as they walk, unaided, out the door. It's what you live for. In this role as Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant you will:

* Carry out treatments instructed by the occupational therapist
* Detect signs and symptoms of favorable and unfavorable reactions
* Record and keep current treatment schedules
* Ensure timeliness of paperwork
* Consistently perform at the required productivity level
* Accurately and regularly record all pertinent information regarding the occupational therapy treatment program.

Benefits

What's in it for you?

* Health, dental, vision and life insurance. Several great medical plans to choose from
* Vacation and/or Paid Time off
* Career Ladders and scholarship opportunities!
* 401k retirement plan: 100% match of your contribution up to 3%; 50% match up to 5%
* Robust tuition reimbursement: Up to $5,250 - Full-Time, $2,500 - Part-Time Annually!*
* Continuing education credits
* Free meal each shift you work
* UKG Wallet - access to your earned wages before payday!
* with qualifying conditions

Qualifications

* Must have an Associate degree in Occupational Therapy and completion of an Occupational Therapy Assistant course approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association
* Hold and maintain current license as an Occupational Therapy Assistant by the state where our facility is located (FL, IL or MO). License must be in good standing
* One year of experience in a skilled nursing facility is desired
* Able to relate positively, favorably and motivate patients and families and work cooperative with others
* Be observant and accurate in recognizing and documenting patient change
* Knowledge of principals involved in applying standard therapeutic procedures and a broad range of adaptive devices

Come join our family where our team members dedicate themselves to love without limits and where they live by the standards of our safety-first, family always philosophy

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Go to our website for more info and career opportunities www.ablehearts.org/careers

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