Rehabilitation Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant at Sevita
Carbondale, IL 62901
About the Job
Rehabilitation Occupational Therapy Assistant
Part Time, up to 30 hrs per week, $25-$30/hr
Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first.
NeuroRestorative is currently seeking a part-time, Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to provide residential, rehabilitation, and community-based services for individuals in our Adult Programs. Our occupational therapy assistants provide both individual and group therapy sessions, supervise interns, and work collaboratively with a team of highly trained physical therapists, speech language pathologists, behavior analysts, rehabilitation counselors, medical personnel, and residential staff. Core competencies include proficient communication skills, effective collaboration and problem-solving skills, commitment to continuous professional improvement, and engaging in essential job functions.
Essential Job Functions
- Administers occupational therapy treatment to program participants according to a rehabilitation plan developed by an Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Collaborates with the rehabilitation team on strategies and techniques to support program participants’ programming
- Confers with staff members and other health care members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate program participant information for modifying and coordinating current treatment program; participate in treatment planning with trans-disciplinary team as requested
- Assists OT with screenings, assessments and occupational therapy services
- Follows and implements documented rehab plans and/or protocols
- Documents participant progress toward meeting established objectives and outcomes
- Adapts or modifies equipment and/or the environment as determined by participant needs and abilities within a residential setting
- Adheres to ethics of confidentiality
- Maintains daily documentation and billing logs for program participants
- Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited OTA program
- Licensed through the IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred.
- Self-motivated and detail-oriented with ability to multi-task.
- Reliable, responsible, and caring nature.
- Commitment to the company’s mission and values.
Why Join Us?
- Full compensation/benefits package for employees working 30+ hours/week.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
- Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.
Sevita is committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace that values and respects the unique talents, experiences, and perspectives of our employees and the people we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
