Occupational Therapist -PRN
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 role involves utilizing exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits, maintaining thorough records of services provided with appropriate coding and billing, and communicating with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes. The therapist will perform thorough and timely electronic documentation, demonstrate advanced evaluation and treatment techniques, and participate actively in quality improvement processes. Additionally, the role includes assisting in the orientation, training, and mentoring of new partners, participating in cost-saving initiatives, and maintaining a high standard of patient care. The therapist will also plan and conduct lectures and training programs on occupational therapy.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
- Licensed as an occupational therapist in WI, IL or both if required
- CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
- NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required
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
- 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
- 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.
Benefits
- retirement
- time off
- on-demand pay
- access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
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Career Level
Mid Level
