Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute

American Addiction Centers•Milwaukee, WI

2d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist (OT) in Acute Care Rehabilitation at Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center is responsible for evaluating patients' physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on daily living activities. The OT will establish and implement individualized treatment plans, provide and/or fabricate assistive devices and splints, and monitor patient progress. This role also involves planning for patient discharge, including home programs, family teaching, and equipment ordering. Documentation of patient care, progress, statistics, billing, and scheduling is essential, as is adherence to insurance guidelines. The OT will maintain a clean and orderly work area, perform manual techniques, patient positioning, and transfers, and demonstrate skill in the use of modalities and exercise equipment. Participation in performance improvement activities, managing caseloads, and pursuing professional growth through continuing education are also key aspects of this position. The role requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care, demonstrating knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan.

Requirements

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
Occupational Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin.
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
No experience required.
Intermediate computer skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance.
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.
Position requires repetitive use of hands: Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day.
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication.
Ability to wear protective clothing as needed.
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living.
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance patient's functional independence.
Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts individualized treatment plan based on patient's response, and provides status updates to physicians.
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment.
Completes all required documentation including patient progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and records patient care and progress as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.
Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
Pursues professional educational growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature.
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.

Benefits

Comprehensive suite of Total Rewards
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Programs that invest in your career development
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