About this role
Why ThedaCare?
Living A Life Inspired!
Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world.
At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.
Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness –
- Lifestyle Engagement
- e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support
- Access & Affordability
- e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare
Summary :
The Occupational Therapy Assistant works under the general supervision of a licensed occupational therapist and is responsible for providing safe and quality clinical care within ThedaCare. Provides evidence-based activities to support patient progression based on the established plan of care.Job Description:
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Demonstrates competency in the treatment of patients with medical, cognitive, functional, psychosocial, motor, and/or orthopedic/sports related impairment, functional limitation, and/or disability to obtain their maximum level of function.
Collaborates and effectively communicates with supervising occupational therapists regarding patient status, treatment response, goal status, and plan of care according to department, state, and American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) standards and guidelines to provide best practice and continuity of care.
Provides patient-centered care and education by working in partnership with caregivers, patients, and interdisciplinary team members to encourage and empower their active participation in the care plan.
Participates and/or assists with administration of appropriate functional instruments, tests, and measures within scope, and assesses response to interventions.
Completes accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards to ensure accurate billing and coding to maximize reimbursement and compliance.
Demonstrates responsible actions and initiatives to positively impact patient access to care and contribute to the department’s financial performance.
Provides education and mentoring for students, interns, residents, observers, volunteers, and/or new team members to support their development.
Develops and/or implements clinical and community-based activities that improve or expand occupational therapy services within ThedaCare.
Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth and gain market share.
Proactively promotes putting the patient and family first through facilitating a positive patient experience.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s degree from an accredited school of occupational therapist assistant
Licensed to practice as an occupational therapist assistant in the State of Wisconsin
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance
Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments
Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock
Occasional high noise level in work environment
Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents
Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients
Occasional exposure to heat sources such as hot water for splinting or heat gun
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4Scheduled FTE:
0.1Location:
Juliette Manor - Berlin,WisconsinOvertime Exempt:
NoWorker Shift Details:
DaysOther facts
About ThedaCare
For nearly 115 years, ThedaCare® has been improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves in northeast and central Wisconsin. The organization delivers care to more than 650,000 residents in 17 counties, and employs approximately 7,000 providers and team members at 180 points of care, including nine hospitals. As an organization committed to being a leader in Population Health, team members are dedicated to empowering people to live their unique, best lives.
In 2024, ThedaCare and Froedtert Health combined to form one system to strengthen local health care and provide high-quality services for treatment and prevention in a coordinated manner.
What you'll do
- The Occupational Therapy Assistant provides safe and quality clinical care under the supervision of a licensed occupational therapist, focusing on patient progression through evidence-based activities. They collaborate with the therapy team and document services to ensure compliance and optimal patient outcomes.
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