Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Mercyhealth•Freeport, IL

21h

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 deficits. The role maintains thorough records of services with appropriate coding and billing, completes timely electronic documentation, and communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance patient outcomes. The therapist is expected to demonstrate strong care delivery and advanced evaluation and treatment techniques, as evidenced by peer review feedback. The position participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement processes, contributes to departmental cost-saving initiatives, and assists with orienting, training, and mentoring new partners. It also supports high standards of patient care and effective communication among occupational therapists, assistants, and physicians. The therapist 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 certification 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.
Complete timely and thorough electronic documentation.
Communicate with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Demonstrate effective care delivery and advanced evaluation and treatment techniques.
Participate in PI and CQI processes and take an active role in performance improvement.
Assist with orientation, training, and mentoring of new partners.
Participate in departmental cost-saving initiatives.
Maintain high standards 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.