Partners In Excellence La Crosse , WI 54601
Posted 4 weeks ago
The Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) responsibilities include managing a caseload of clients using evidence-based/ person centered principles to develop, implement and coordinate an occupational therapy program. This individual will provide screening, evaluation and treatment to clients to assist them in gaining functional skills. The OTR/L will select the activities most appropriate to the client. Service provisions may include direct, monitored and consultative approaches. Problems that arise in the treatment program are expected to be resolved independently. The OTR/L will maintain a caseload of 75% productivity providing OT services to clients. The OTR/L is expected to provide services that place the highest priority on the ethical delivery of therapy with the best interests of the clients at the center of his/her efforts. The OTR/L maintains a professional and ethical relationship with Partners In Excellence's clients and fellow employees.
Professional Job Related Conduct
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computers/software, Microsoft Office O365, Internet Explorer, and Google Chrome.
Physical Demands
This role requires the ability to lift fifty (50) pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This role would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
HIPAA and Data Privacy Responsibilities
In order to effectively fulfill the duties of an Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed with the State of Minnesota (OTR/L), you will have access to protected health information (PHI) of many of Partners' clients. It is your responsibility to be fully knowledgeable of Partners in Excellence's Privacy Policies and Procedures and to report any violations to your supervisor or the Privacy Official (see Partners' Privacy Policies and Procedures Manual - Staff Compliance and Sanctions). It is the responsibility of the Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed with the State of Minnesota (OTR/L) to protect Partners' clients' privacy at and away from work.
Work Environment
The Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed with the State of Minnesota (OTR/L) is assigned to work in the OT areas or throughout the center at the Partners in Excellence's center based programs. The Occupational Therapist Registered and Licensed with the State of Minnesota (OTR/L) may be required to transfer from center to another depending on the needs of the organization.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
OTR/L Certification from NBCOT or AOTA as well as title licensure from Minnesota and/or Wisconsin Department of Health
General knowledge of typical and special needs clients
Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds
Computer proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Dependable, consistent, and tactful
Ability to problem solve and make appropriate decisions
Successfully passed an initial and subsequent background checks (no history of felonies, substantiated client maltreatment or vulnerable adult incidents, or disqualifying misdemeanors)
Must have some experience and be interested in working with children and possess the interpersonal skills to be playful, enthusiastic, and bring a high level of energy into the therapeutic situation
Must have good hygiene; strong cologne, body and pet odor, cigarette smoke and fragrances may be offensive and interfere with cohesiveness of staff and clients.
Must demonstrate the ability to administer and write assessments/evaluations, treatment plans and progress notes in an accurate and timely manner.
Must demonstrate the ability to work within a team and comply with supervisory direction
Must demonstrate a clear ability to accept corrective feedback, comply with supervisory direction, and show a solid history of seeking and completing required and optional training
Acquire and maintain active title registration with Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Acquire and maintain active membership with National Board Certification of Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) or American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA)
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy (or related field if Bachelor's degree is in Occupational Therapy)
Member of AOTA/ MOTA
Previous behavioral therapy experience
Knowledge of teaching procedures associated with Verbal Behavior Therapy
Previous therapy experience working with children with autism
COTA Requirements
Candidates for the COTA position must have an Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant from an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant and COTA/L Certification from NBCOT, as well as title licensure from Minnesota Department of Health.
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