About this role
- This position primarily supports our long term care center.
- Our compassionate staff focuses on providing short term-rehabilitation services to get you back to the life you love. After a hospitalization or illness, we treat patients who may need extra assistance during their recovery period. From there, we help to ease the transition from the hospital to the comfort of their own home or other living arrangement. Health problems like stroke, congestive heart failure, lung disease, joint replacements and hip fractures can affect the entire body. Recovering from these problems requires a whole-person approach from Mercyhealth's qualified staff. They specialize in IV-therapy, wound care, physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.
- 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.
Responsibilities
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
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.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
Benefits
This position is not benefit eligible.
For eligible partners who hold an FTE of 0.5 or higher we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes is but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and generous paid time off that increases with longevity. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, a variety of paid and non-paid leaves, and on-demand pay. We have a wide array of supplemental benefits including pet insurance, legal and identity protection, auto and home insurance.
Other facts
About Mercyhealth
At Mercyhealth, our doctors, nurses and staff are committed to making lives better for our patients and their families. They bring knowledge and innovation to ensure that our patients receive world-class health care, close to home.
As an integrated health system, we provide exceptional, coordinated health care for almost every need. Integration improves access to services, technology and treatments, and leads to better outcomes. To best serve our patients, our integration centers around four core service areas: hospital-based services, clinic-based services, post-acute and retail services (home health, hospice, pharmacies, etc.), and a wholly owned and operated insurance company.
At the heart of our organization are more than 7,000 doctors, nurses, staff and volunteers who live the Mercyhealth mission of providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better. We’re committed to working together to make lives better for our patients and their families.
Our passion drives and inspires us to do our very best, and we continuously look for ways to make each life better with the utmost care and professionalism. This can be as complex as a cutting-edge procedure or as simple as a smile. Nothing is ever too small or taken for granted. Everything matters.
What you'll do
- The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating, planning, and implementing treatment plans for patients with various diagnoses. They integrate data to establish treatment plans and maintain thorough records of services provided.
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