Occupational Therapy Assistant

Ascension Healthcare; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading non-profit healthcare organization dedicated to providing compassionate care in your community. This role offers the chance to work as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, where you'll implement treatment plans and educate patients and their families. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, you'll be part of a team that values your contributions and provides numerous benefits, including paid time off, health insurance options, and retirement plans. Embrace the opportunity to make a positive impact while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Long-term & short-term disability

Employee assistance programs (EAP)

Parental leave & adoption assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Community engagement opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• COTA credential from Wisconsin Medical Examining Board required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct occupational therapy under supervision.
• Implement treatment plans and document patient progress.
• Educate patients and families about care and equipment.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Education

Treatment Plan Implementation

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's Degree/Technical Degree

Job description

**Details**

+ Department: Behavioral Health

+ Schedule: PRN

+ Hospital: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee

+ Location: Mequon, WI

**Benefits**

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Various health insurance options & wellness plans
• Retirement benefits including employer match plans
• Long-term & short-term disability
• Employee assistance programs (EAP)
• Parental leave & adoption assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ways to give back to your community

_Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer._

**Responsibilities**

1. Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.
2. Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Seek consultation as necessary.
3. Monitor patient's response to treatment plan. Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
4. Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
5. May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

**Requirements**

• Licensure / Certification / Registration:
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

**Education:**

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

**Additional Preferences**

No additional preferences.

**Why Join Our Team**

Ascension Wisconsin has been providing rewarding careers to healthcare professionals since 1848. Operating 17 hospital campuses and over 100 related healthcare facilities from Racine to Appleton, you will find opportunities that allow you to create a career path you love, all while delivering compassionate, personalized care to the communities we serve.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer**

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp_10_20.pdf) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_English_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

**This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.**