Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois•Freeport, IL

1d•$37 - $55

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist integrates subjective and objective data to establish treatment plans and uses exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address patient deficits. The role maintains thorough records of services provided, including appropriate coding and billing, and completes timely electronic documentation. The Occupational Therapist communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance patient outcomes, while maintaining a high standard of patient care and effective communication among occupational therapists, assistants, and the physician group. The position demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques, participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement processes, and contributes to departmental cost-saving initiatives. It also assists with orienting, training, and mentoring new partners and plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups. Some independent judgment is required within the scope of practice and professional standards.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
Licensed as an occupational therapist in Wisconsin, Illinois, or both, as required.
CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire.
NBCOT certification upon initial licensure only, as required.

Responsibilities

Integrate subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
Use exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
Maintain thorough records of services provided, including appropriate coding and billing.
Communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Complete thorough and timely electronic documentation.
Demonstrate advanced evaluation and treatment techniques, with strengths in care delivery evidenced by peer review feedback.
Participate actively in the PI and CQI process and take an active role in performance improvement.
Assist with orientation, training, and mentoring of new partners.
Participate in departmental cost-saving initiatives.
Maintain a high standard of patient care and effective communication among occupational therapists, assistants, and the physician group.
Plan and conduct lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students, and community groups.