Certified Hand Therapist Occupational Therapist - Full-time

Treatment

• Provides Occupational Therapy treatment on a continuing basis.
• Case
• Management: Counsels and trains parents in the area of Occupational Therapy and trains parents to incorporate treatment goals into the home environment. Actively participates in care management meetings.

Documentation

• Maintains written records of patient status and progress. Documentation to include but not limited to evaluation and re-evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, plans of care, progress notes, discharge summaries and insurance authorizations.
• Insurance/Authorization: Maintains up to date insurance authorization/ approval to treat patients. Works collaboratively with Financial Clearance to obtain authorizations. Submits all clinical requests in a timely fashion to ensure no lapse in care. Connects with insurance reviewers as needed to obtain authorization, perform peer to peer review etc.
• Cost
• Containment: Maximizes use of equipment, supplies and time, participates in hospital efforts to control costs, and pursues third party reimbursement.
• Discharge
• Planning: Makes referrals and monitors progress, by phone, letter, fax of all children evaluated or previously enrolled in therapy.
• Accountability/Productivity: Maintains and contributes to individual and department productivity to support department/ system goals. Facilitates prior authorizations for treatment.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational therapy Required Master's Degree in
• Occupational therapy
• Preferred
• Will accept new graduates
• Experience: 1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field of Occupational Therapy.
• Preferred
• Licenses and
• Certifications: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required. NBCOT-National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. CHT-Certified Hand Therapist - Hand Therapy Certification Commission required within one year. This full-time position is located at our Milwaukee Main Campus. The ideal candidate will have experience with burn and complex wound care. This role will serve both inpatient and outpatient populations. This role requires five 8 hour shifts Monday-Friday. Please note that the long term plan for this position is that it will require a weekend rotation. Children's Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.
• Certifications/Licenses: BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council, CHT-Certified Hand Therapist - Hand Therapy Certification Commission, License OT-Occupational Therapist (26) - State of Wisconsin, NBCOT-National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy - National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy Dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well-respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best. Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine. Please let us know a little about yourself so we can connect on future openings!