Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapist
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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 youre 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 Therapist evaluates establishes goals creates plans and provides treatment programs utilizing evidence-based care and value-based practices for patients with physical emotional cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits to foster patients return to daily activities at home work or in the community.Job Description:
SCHEDULE:
PRN variable hours
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Demonstrates best practice and accountability in the performance of assessment reassessment development and implementation of the patients therapy plan of care. Consults with other disciplines as required to coordinate patient care services.
Provides guidance support and education to promote patient advocacy and enhance outcomes in the use of adaptive techniques treatments interventions in the activities of daily living/independent activities of daily living strengthening conditioning cognition perception coping and leisure skills.
Functions collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team or independently to effectively and efficiently provide safe and quality treatment for the desired outcome. Makes referrals to an appropriate health care practitioner if the symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of occupational therapy.
Delegates appropriately to occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides to support patient needs while maintaining accountability for the care plan with a demonstrated understanding of the competency level of those delegated. Supports learning and teaching opportunities to further enhance the skill set of care team members.
Completes accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards to best reflect the patients status and needs support revenue cycle and facilitate communication for continuity of care.
Demonstrates responsible actions and initiatives to positively impact patient access to care and contributes to the departments financial performance.
Develops and/or implements clinical and community-based activities that improve or expand services within the healthcare system.
Plans for and implements therapeutic groups and/or outings that focus on improving coping skills functional thinking skills and psycho-social adjustment to benefit patient care.
Fosters clinician autonomy through individual professional development and mentorship to support the teams success in advancing their profession.
Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth and gain market share.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelors degree or higher from accredited school of occupational therapy
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
License to practice as a OT in the state of Wisconsin
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:
ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Neenah - NeenahWisconsinOvertime Exempt:
NoEmployment Type
Part-Time
