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Occupational Therapist PRN- Inpatient

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

#Mentoring #Documentation #Billing #Peer Review #Inpatient #Treatment Plan #Occupational Therapist #Exercise #Coding

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The Occupational Therapist will integrate subjective and objective data to establish treatment plans utilizing various techniques to address patient deficits. Responsibilities also include maintaining thorough records, communicating with other disciplines, and actively participating in performance improvement processes.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and licensed as an occupational therapist in WI, IL, or both if required, with CPR/BLS certification needed within 90 days of hire. Advanced evaluation and treatment techniques are expected, along with the ability to mentor new partners and lead training programs.

postgraduate degreeRecord KeepingMentoringPatient CareTrainingTreatment PlanningBillingPerformance ImprovementData IntegrationCodingPhysical AgentsInterdisciplinary CommunicationElectronic DocumentationManual TechniquesCost Saving InitiativesEvaluation TechniquesExercise Therapy

Job description

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.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE 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 LEVEL OF SUPERVISION Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
PAY RANGE: $41.18 - $61.77 Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
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Occupational Therapist PRN- Inpatient

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