Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits

On-demand pay

EAP

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in Wisconsin or Illinois to join our care team on a PRN schedule. You will apply therapeutic interventions and document care while coordinating with physicians and other providers.

The role requires graduation from an accredited OT assistant program, WI/IL license eligibility, CPR/BLS within 90 days, and background checks. Work environment is quiet with opportunities for professional development and patient care excellence.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited OT assistant program.
• Licensed as a COTA in WI, IL or both if required.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Integrates data to follow an established treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains thorough documentation with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to improve outcomes.
• Performs electronic documentation.
• Participates in PI and CQI processes.
• Mentors new partners.
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department.
• Supports performance improvement initiatives.
• Maintains high standard of patient care and clear communication among staff.
• Plans and conducts lectures and training on occupational therapy for staff, students, and community groups.

Education

Graduate of an accredited school program for Occupational Therapy Assistants

Job description

Schedule : PRN

Shift : Variable/ As Needed

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.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP’s Best Employers for Workers Over 50

• One of Working Mother magazine’s 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers

• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women