COTA and OTR PRN

Job Description:

The COTA delivers quality resident care under the supervision of a registered Occupational Therapist. OT services/procedures are provided per the state practice act, and are consistent with education and training.

Areas of Responsibility:

Effectively delivers appropriate treatment procedures to a variety of diagnoses in accordance with established treatment programs. Treatment procedures will be appropriate to the disability treated and goals established.

Progresses and modifies resident's therapy programs as appropriate, in collaboration with the Occupational Therapist.

Accurately documents objective medical findings, goals and plan of care according to established department policy. Completes required documentation for all insurance carriers in a timely manner. Takes responsibility that all documentation is properly co-signed by an Occupational Therapist.

Submits all billing information in a timely manner.

Assists in annual screenings of residents in the facility, providing recommendations, and assessing for necessity of therapeutic intervention.

Works closely with other therapists, assistants, technicians and restorative aides in the department.

Serves as an interdisciplinary team member, consulting with other disciplines to insure optimal resident care.

Provides an open and communicative working rapport with all residents. Consults with families as appropriate.

Participates in resident care conferences and in-services as necessary.

Plans for discharge of residents in a timely manner. Participates in home assessment prior to resident discharge to determine accessibility and safety of living situation.

Performs related non-professional service necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department and facility.

Knows and upholds facility objectives, policies, procedures, and work performance reflects these standards.

Attends all mandatory facility in-services.

Precise knowledge of resident safety, fire, and disaster evacuation of the facility.

Orders equipment with approval from Rehab Director.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Rehab Director.

Education:

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.

Currently licensed to practice Occupational Therapy in the state of Wisconsin.

Physical Demands:

Position includes lifting, moving, and assisting in the lifting and moving of weights exceeding 50 lbs.

Position includes walking, bending, reaching, trunk movement, lifting, pushing, and pulling over 75% of the time.

Position requires vision, hearing, oral and written communication within normal limits.

Environment:

This work is performed indoors, in the rehabilitation department and throughout the facility, but occasionally outdoors or in the community.

Pay: $55,120.00 - $70,304.00 per year

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

License/Certification:
OTR (Required)
COTA (Required)

Work Location: In person