Occupational Therapy Assistant - Skilled Nursing Facility

ThedaCare; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Job summary

ThedaCare is seeking an Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide safe, quality clinical care under the supervision of a licensed OT. You will deliver evidence-based activities to support patient progression within the established plan of care and collaborate with therapists and the interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.

This PRN position involves varied shifts, supports at multiple facilities as needed, and requires an OTA degree, Wisconsin licensure, and BLS.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree from an accredited school of occupational therapist assistant.
• Licensed to practice as an occupational therapist assistant in the State of Wisconsin.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

• Provides safe, quality clinical care under supervision of a licensed occupational therapist.
• Collaborates with supervising therapists to ensure plan of care and patient progress.
• Delivers patient-centered care and educates patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Documents services accurately to support billing and compliance.
• Promotes patient access and contributes to the department’s financial performance.

Education

Associate’s degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant

Wisconsin OTA licensure

American Heart Association BLS

Job description

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare.

About ThedaCare! Summary :

The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the general supervision of a licensed occupational therapist and is responsible for providing safe and quality clinical care within ThedaCare. Provides evidence-based activities to support patient progression based on the established plan of care.

Job Description:

SCHEDULE: PRN, scheduled as needed PTO, holiday, and census coverage 2-8 hour shifts Possible support at Juliette Manor- mileage between facilities is covered

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Demonstrates competency in the treatment of patients with medical, cognitive, functional, psychosocial, motor, and/or orthopedic/sports related impairment, functional limitation, and/or disability to obtain their maximum level of function.
• Collaborates and effectively communicates with supervising occupational therapists regarding patient status, treatment response, goal status, and plan of care according to department, state, and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) standards and guidelines to provide best practice and continuity of care.
• Provides patient-centered care and education by working in partnership with caregivers, patients, and interdisciplinary team members to encourage and empower their active participation in the care plan.
• Participates and/or assists with administration of appropriate functional instruments, tests, and measures within scope, and assesses response to interventions.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards to ensure accurate billing and coding to maximize reimbursement and compliance.
• Demonstrates responsible actions and initiatives to positively impact patient access to care and contribute to the department’s financial performance.
• Provides education and mentoring for students, interns, residents, observers, volunteers, and/or new team members to support their development.
• Develops and/or implements clinical and community-based activities that improve or expand occupational therapy services within ThedaCare.
• Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth and gain market share.
• Proactively promotes putting the patient and family first through facilitating a positive patient experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited school of occupational therapist assistant
• Licensed to practice as an occupational therapist assistant in the State of Wisconsin
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
• Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
• Occasional high noise level in work environment
• Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
• Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
• Occasional exposure to heat sources such as hot water for splinting or heat gun

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 4 Scheduled FTE: 0.1 Location: Peabody - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services.We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities. This job posting is available in other languages besides English free of charge.

Please contact the ThedaCare Employment Center to make your request at 920-830-5800 and then prompt “1”.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.