Occupational Therapist Assistant - Weekends- PRN

Mercy Health Corporation; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist Assistant to implement treatment plans addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses. This PRN role includes one weekend day per month.

Key duties include thorough documentation with proper coding, collaboration with other disciplines, mentoring new partners, and active participation in performance improvement initiatives to sustain high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• WI or IL licensure as COTA (or both) as required by location.
• CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Follow established treatment plans using therapeutic exercises, modalities, and manual techniques.
• Maintain thorough documentation with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicate with other disciplines and physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
• Mentor new partners and participate in PI/CQI processes.

Education

Graduate of an accredited OTA program

Licensed as a COTA in WI or IL

CPR/BLS certification within 90 days

Job description

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

• 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.

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