Occupational Therapist - Rehab Center - PRN

Mercy Harvard Hospital; Harvard (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercyhealth is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and implement treatment addressing diverse patient diagnoses. The role emphasizes thorough documentation, interdisciplinary communication and education of staff and patients.

Responsibilities include developing evidence-based treatment plans, using therapeutic exercises and modalities, maintaining accurate records in the EMR, supporting cost-saving initiatives and mentoring newer partners while ensuring high standards of patient

Qualifications

• Licensed as an occupational therapist in WI or IL (or both)
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire
• NBCOT certification upon licensure

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan and implement treatment for diverse diagnoses.
• Utilize exercises, modalities and manual techniques.
• Maintain thorough electronic documentation and coding.
• Communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to improve outcomes.
• Mentor new partners and participate in PI/CQI processes

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Assessment & planning

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR/EHR

Job description

OVERVIEW

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functionalneeds of a variety of patient diagnoses.

SCHEDULE

PRN SHIFT: Variable, as needed

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

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

$60.00 - $60.00

EMPLOYER INFORMATION

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 For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations. As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more. The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.