Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant- Southern Waukesha County

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Waukesha, WI

1d • $26 - $39

About The Position

Implementation of Occupational Therapy treatment programs for patients with multiple and specialized diagnoses safely and effectively, as planned, in conjunction with OTR.

Requirements

• Occupational Therapy Assistant -Current AOTA Certification
• -Current IL/WI licensure or obtain IL licensure within 90-days of hire
• Current CPR Certification Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
• A valid driver’s license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles.
• Graduate of an AOTA approved Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
• Successful completion of two month supervised Level II fieldwork experience.
• Successful completion of certification process.
• Completion of fieldwork/program requirements.

Nice To Haves

• prior experience with various age groups is preferred

Responsibilities

• Performs therapy treatment programs on inpatients and/or outpatients.
• Instructs patients and patients' families in home programs and provide education as needed.
• Trains patients in ADL skills and use of ADL equipment.
• Monitors patient response to treatment modifying as necessary.
• Follows established procedure and safety precautions in the application and use of modalities.
• Acts as an assistant to the OTR when the OTR is performing tests, evaluation, and treatment procedures.
• Conferences with physicians and other allied health professionals to make recommendations for occupational therapy treatment programs.
• Schedules patients according to need/priority.
• Maximizes support personnel by delegating as appropriate.
• Shares treatment and office space.
• Prepares, maintains, and transmits accurate patient documentation including, EMR, charges, and productivity logs.
• Prepares discharge summaries and evaluation notes to be cosigned by OTR/L.
• Observes and records patient’s progress throughout the treatment period to assure continuity of care and provide accurate records.
• Provides at least 5 billable hours/8 hour day inpatient at least 6 billable hours/8 hour day outpatient treatment.
• Communicates effectively with Supervisor and OT intra and interdisciplinary team members, as well as other hospital personnel to insure familiarization with the department’s purpose and functions; to promote cooperative and efficient working relationships and insure consistent, quality OT patient treatment.
• Attends and participates in department and multi-disciplinary meetings on regularly scheduled days and checks meeting minutes if unable to attend.
• Attends case conferences as indicated with physicians, nurses, other related personnel and family to discuss and evaluate patient’s condition, progress and plans for further OT
• Maintains OT equipment in proper working condition and reports any malfunction to the Physical Medicine Supervisor.
• Presents a minimum of one in-service to OT and/or physical medicine staff annually.
• Attends department in-services on regularly scheduled days.
• Attends a minimum of one continuing education course annually.
• Provides in-service training to hospital personnel and OT staff regarding OT techniques and equipment as needed.
• Assists in student program by assisting with student observation opportunities. After 1 year of experience, COTA may also supervise a COTA student as assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives within the department or organization.
• Completes all mandatory competencies and CBTs within specified time frames.
• Keeps abreast of current practices via self-study, networking; internal and external resources.
• Beginning competency in ADL evaluations and contributes to overall initial intake evaluation as directed by OTR.
• Re-evaluation of patient at timely intervals for caseload and implement goal modification and co-signed by the OTR.
• Perform discharge assessment on caseload (outpatient) and contribute to discharge planning with patient treatment team.
• Includes but not limited to clerical, answering phones, customer service, etc.

Benefits

• Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree