Occupational Therapist - Full Time, Days

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Harvard, IL

3d•$76,061 - $114,092•Hybrid

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus! The role involves integrating subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan, utilizing exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits. The therapist will maintain a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing, and communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes. 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. Maintains a high standard of patient care and provides effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
Licensed as an occupational therapist in IL
CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required

Nice To Haves

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

Responsibilities

Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a 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.