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Occupational Therapist - Inpatient PRN

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

#Mentoring #Background Check #Documentation #PRN #Patient Care #Billing #Peer Review #Pediatric #Lectures #Treatment Plan #Occupational Therapist #Coding

Other On Site Remote friendly 0-2 yrs$41 - $62 / HOURPosted 2 months ago

Location

Walworth County, Wisconsin

Salary

$41 - $62 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist integrates subjective and objective data to establish treatment plans, utilizing various techniques to address patient deficits. They are responsible for maintaining thorough documentation, communicating with other disciplines, and actively participating in performance improvement processes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy school and licensed in WI, IL, or both, with CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire. Additional requirements include passing background and driver's license/credit checks where applicable, and the ability to follow instructions.

postgraduate degreeRecord KeepingMentoringPatient CareTreatment PlanningBillingPerformance ImprovementCodingPhysical AgentsInterdisciplinary CommunicationTraining Program DeliveryElectronic DocumentationCPR/BLS

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE 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 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.
AGE OF PATIENTS SERVED Neonate (birth – 28 days) Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) Pediatric (1 year – 12 years) Adolescents (13 years – 17 years) Adult (18 years – 64 years) Geriatric (65 years and older) 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 activity Strength – Medium work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently Close Vision – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Distance Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Color Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Peripheral Vision – Occasionally or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time Depth Perception – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time Ability to Adjust Focus – Frequently or condition exists up to 1/3 - 2/3 of the time LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
PAY RANGE: $60.00 - $60.00 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better.
As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including: #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50 One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.
As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.
The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.

Occupational Therapist - Inpatient PRN

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