Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant

Mercyhealth•Janesville, WI

65d•Onsite

About The Position

This position integrates subjective and objective data to follow an established treatment plan, utilizing exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits. The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing, and 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, and participates in cost saving initiatives within the department. Takes an active role in the performance improvement process and maintains a high standard of patient care and provides 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.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school program for Occupational Therapy Assistants
Licensed as an occupational therapist assistant (COTA) in WI, IL or both if required
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days
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.

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.
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.