Occupational Therapist - Inpatient PRN

Mercy Health Corporation; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 68,191 - 97,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lake Geneva seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to develop treatment plans based on patient assessments. Responsibilities include utilizing exercise and manual techniques, maintaining accurate documentation, and communicating with other healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will have graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy school and hold necessary certifications in WI or IL. This full-time role offers a competitive pay range of $60.00 per hour and includes comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• License as an occupational therapist in WI, IL or both if required.
• CPR/BLS certification required within 90 days of hire.
• NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required.

Responsibilities

• Establish treatment plans from subjective and objective data.
• Utilize exercise and manual techniques for patient care.
• Maintain proper documentation and coding.

Skills

Patient care assessment

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a 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 of Occupational Therapy.

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed as an occupational therapist in WI, IL or both if required.
• CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire.
• NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required.

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.

AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED

• Neonate (birth - 28 days)
• Infant (29 days - less than 1 year)
• Pediatric (1 year - 12 years)
• Adolescents (13 years - 17 years)
• Adult (18 years - 64 years)
• Geriatric (65 years and older)

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 judgment is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

PAY RANGE

$60.00 - $60.00

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

BENEFITS

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.