Certified Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant

Willow Creek Behavioral Health; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is hiring a Certified Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant to support occupational therapy services for patients recovering from injury, illness, or disability. This onsite position requires licensure eligibility, CPR, and ability to document care accurately.

The OTA will assist with therapeutic activities, observe patient progress, and collaborate with the care team to restore function and promote daily living skills

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree as an OTA or equivalent licensure-eligible.
• 1+ year experience working with facility populations.
• Current OTA license or eligible for endorsement.
• CPR and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Observes patients before, during and after therapy and reports status to the supervising OT.
• Assists patients with therapeutic activities, stretches and exercises.
• Leads play activities for children with developmental disabilities to promote coordination and socialization.
• Documents clinical information timely in medical records per policy.
• Collaborates with staff to rehabilitate and return patients to the community.

Skills

Observation and assessment

Communication

Patient care

Team collaboration

Stamina

Education

OTA degree or equivalent

Job description

Certified Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant | Willow Creek Behavioral Health | Green Bay, WisconsinAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Occupational Therapy Assistant helps patients who are recovering from injury, illness or disabled patients develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Implements Occupational Therapy services/treatments for patients under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability.Roles and Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Observes patients before, during and after therapy, noting status and reporting it to the occupational therapist or clinical supervisor. Helps patients do therapeutic activities, such as stretches and other exercises.May lead children who have developmental disabilities in play activities that promote coordination and socialization.Assists occupational therapists in providing therapy to patients.Encourages patients to complete activities and tasks.Teaches clients how to use special equipment, which may be needed for daily living activities and to use devices that make daily living activities easier.Documents timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in medical record and systems, as required by practice or organizational policy.Collaborates with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to the community.Communicates clearly and effectively to patients, their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.Assists in ordering and maintaining the Occupational Therapy supplies/equipment. Reports the need for equipment service/repairs to the supervisor or the program director/nurse coordinator.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:Associate's or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as an Occupational Therapy Assistant or similar field acceptable for licensure required.One or more years’ experience working with population of the facility required.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:Current active Occupational Therapy Assistant license or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.WORK LOCATION:This position is onsite and is not a remote position.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor.Why Willow Creek Behavioral Health?Willow Creek Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Willow Creek Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.