Occupational Therapist Assistant

Overview: The Occupational Therapist Assistant is responsible for the implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.

SCHEDULE: PRN
SHIFT: 1 Weekend day per month

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Integrates subjective and objective data to follow an established treatment plan.

• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.

• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.

• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.

• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation

• Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques

• Participates actively in the PI and CQI process

• Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners

• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department

• Takes an active role in the performance improvement process

• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group

• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE  

Graduate of an accredited school program for Occupational Therapy Assistants

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE                

• Licensed as an occupational therapist assistant (COTA)  in WI, IL or both if required

• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days                                            

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Passing the Driver’s License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring).

• Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check.

• Must be able to follow written/oral instructions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet

• Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

INFORMATION ACCESS

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

WORK CONTACT GROUP    

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors           

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Stand – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

• Walk – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

• Sit – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

• Handling/Fingering/Feeling – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

• Reaching – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

• Climb/Balance – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

• Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

• Talk/Hear – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

• Taste/Smell – Not a present activity

• Strength – Medium work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently

• Close Vision – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

• Distance Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

• Color Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

• Peripheral Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time

• Depth Perception – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

• Ability to Adjust Focus – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

PAY RANGE:

$32.00 - $32.00

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

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