Occupational Therapist

Sterling Therapy Providers; Watertown (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401K

Holiday Pay

Paid Time Off

Overtime Available

Full Time

Part Time

Per Diem

Job summary

Sterling Therapy Providers in Wisconsin is seeking an Occupational Therapist to organize and conduct therapy programs, restoring independence and daily functioning for residents. The role focuses on rehabilitation techniques that improve motor and cognitive skills and require adherence to safety and documentation standards.

You will design treatment plans, train residents in adaptive devices (splints/orthotics), and collaborate with the rehabilitation team to select the most effective

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time management abilities required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• OT licensure and certification eligibility as per state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates residents and develops treatment goals and plans with documentation.
• Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in use.
• Selects activities suited to each resident's capacity and interest.
• Consults with rehab team to choose appropriate activity programs.
• Instructs residents in skills for participation and assesses progress.
• Adapts programs to individual resident needs.
• Participates in resident care conferences and related meetings.
• Conducts training programs for staff in OT techniques.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment as needed.
• Maintains and reports on equipment condition and needs for repair.
• Supervises support staff per state and professional standards.
• Ensures high quality of service in a compassionate environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

OT licensure

Accredited OT education

Certification eligibility

Job description

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• 401K
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off
• Overtime Available
• Full Time/ Part Time and Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist organizes and conducts occupational therapy programs for the facility to facilitate rehabilitation. In addition, he/she directs resident participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. The Occupational Therapist facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology.

RESPONSIBLITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. 1 Evaluates residents, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the occupational therapy treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services; this includes application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination endurance, mobility, perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning;
2. 2 Designs and fits adaptive devices and trains residents in the use of adaptive devices including splints and orthotics;
3. 3 Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest;
4. 4 Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate activity program consistent with the needs and capabilities of each resident;
5. 5 Instructs resident in the skills and techniques required for participation in activities and evaluates resident progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential;
6. 6 Adapts program according to the needs of individual resident;
7. 7 Attends and contributes to resident care, staffing conferences and other related meetings;
8. 8 Conducts training programs and participates in training medical, nursing and other personnel in occupational therapy techniques and objectives;
9. 9 Requisitions supplies and equipment as necessary;
10. 10 Cleans, maintains, identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary;
11. 11 Supervises supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards;
12. 12 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. 1 Graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the American Occupational Therapy Association and certified by the American Occupational Therapy Association under its requirements.
2. 2 Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state.
3. 3 Registered and/or eligible for certification by the American Occupational Therapy Certification Board.

JOB SKILLS:

1. 1 Good organizational and time management skills.
2. 2 Good verbal and written communication skills.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1. 1 Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.
2. 2 Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.