Occupational Therapist - Inpatient PRN

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.

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

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

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Occupational Exposure:
Category A - All partners in the specified job classification have occupational exposure.

• 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)

Partner may access patient care information needed to perform their job duties.

Partners, physicians, patients/family, visitors, vendors

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

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

$60.00 - $60.00

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