Occupational Therapist

Mercy Health System Janesville , WI 53548

Posted 2 months ago

Overview

Seeking an OT provider with an interest in hands and a position in a fast-paced outpatient orthopedic clinic. New grads are encouraged to apply- mentoring provided.

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.

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality

  • Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service

  • Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering

  • Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost

  • Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Education and Experience

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Certification and Licensure

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in WI, IL or both if required

Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) preferred

Special Physical Demands

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

This is considered medium strength work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Occasionally sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb and balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Level of Supervision

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.


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