Occupational Therapist - La Crosse $5,000 Hiring Bonus

Job Details

Job Location

La Crosse Location - La Crosse, WI

Position Type

Full-Time / Part-Time

Salary Range

$35.00 - $43.01

Job Shift

Day

Description

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.

• Document therapy services accurately and timely in accordance with facility and Federal Regulations (i.e. daily service notes, assessments, treatment plans and doctor orders for services, communications, client information, reporting parent and Partners communications and client information and etc.)
• Provide screenings, evaluations and direct therapy to clients in a 1 : 1 medical model ensuring goals and objectives are being met
• Coordinates and completes client assessments, tracks due dates for P / A and new treatment plans
• Work with minimal supervision to provide direct therapy using skills, techniques and expectations detailed in AOTA Scope of Practice, Standard of Practice and facility policies and procedures
• Complete the required technical training and participates in ongoing training opportunities
• Redirect, intervene, observe, and monitor client behaviors
• Communicate effectively with all staff members
• Make sound decisions and use good judgment when dealing with clients, parents, and coworkers
• Demonstrate dependability and consistency in therapy and other job related activities
• Communicate daily progress and client concerns to the appropriate staff members
• Communicates and work with all members of the treatment team and shares information with team members in formal and informal settings, i.e. Rehab rounds
• Organize and clean therapy space and equipment
• Assist in keeping the facility safe, organized, sanitary, and guide others to do the same
• Conduct various assessments as deemed appropriate
• Guide treatment team on how to properly implement and carryover OT goals in the PODS
• Assist clients with personal care including : dressing, toileting, personal hygiene, food, nutrition, and diet needs
• Attend and participate in meetings
• Report all safety concerns to the Safety Director or his / her direct supervisor
• Provide leadership and clinical supervision to COTA / L's providing direct OT treatment
• Provide direct therapy through various activities
• Formally and informally mentor newly hired staff
• Promotes an awareness of the OT role to parents and Partners staff
• Provide in-service trainings to staff as directed or requested
• Assist with interviews and selecting applicants for hire in the OT Department
• Other duties as assigned

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