Certified Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant

SBH-Green Bay; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Willow Creek Behavioral Health in Green Bay, Wisconsin, is hiring a Certified Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant to help patients recovering from injury or illness build daily living skills. You will work under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist, delivering therapy sessions and monitoring progress.

On-site role requiring collaboration with the health care team, documentation in medical records, and patient education on use of adaptive devices.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or similar field required and licensure eligible.
• One or more years' experience working with the facility's population required.

Responsibilities

• Observe patients during therapy and report status to supervising OT.
• Lead therapeutic activities including stretches and exercises as directed.
• Assist therapists and educate patients on use of equipment.
• Document clinical information in medical records promptly.

Skills

Observation and patient assessment

Patient education

Communication with patients' families

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant or related field

Tools

Medical record systems

Job description

Certified Recreational Therapist or Occupational Therapy Assistant | Willow Creek Behavioral Health | Green Bay, Wisconsin

About 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.

Willow Creek Behavioral Health is an EOE.

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