Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois·Janesville, Wisconsin
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and implements treatment plans to address the functional needs of patients in an in-patient Behavioral Health Unit. Responsibilities include maintaining electronic documentation, collaborating with other disciplines, and participating in quality improvement processes.
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses. This role supports patients within our in-patient Behavioral Health Unit.
Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm
Shift: Days
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
CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
$36.56 - $121,074.89
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer [https://www.mercyhealthsystem.org/careers/]. 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.
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At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy school and hold a valid license in Wisconsin. Required certifications include CPR/BLS and NBCOT upon initial licensure.
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