Certified Occupational Therapist

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Schedule: PRN Shift: Variable/ As Needed ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Integrates subjective and objective data to follow an established 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. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited school program for Occupational Therapy Assistants CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE Licensed as an occupational therapist assistant (COTA) in WI, IL or both if required Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Passing the Driver's License Check and/or Credit Check (for those positions requiring). Passing the WI Caregiver Background Check and/or IL Health Care Workers Background Check. Must be able to follow written/oral instructions. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet Occupational Exposure: Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure. INFORMATION ACCESS Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties. WORK CONTACT GROUP Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Sit - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Handling/Fingering/Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Climb/Balance - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Stoop/Kneel/Crouch/Crawl - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Talk/Hear - Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Taste/Smell - Not a present... For full info follow application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/3724A2873E1B4738