We are growing! Join our dyanmic team as we add more professional qualified staff to our private practice here in Western Wisconsin. Excellent position for newer graduate with mentorship available with experienced OTR, or a great position for experienced Occupational Therapist with potential for future management role.
Reports To: Rehab Program Manager
Classification: Exempt
Position Summary
Achieve Solutions, Inc.’s (ASI) Occupational Therapists will be responsible to assess, plan, organize and participate in rehabilitative programs that improve or restore vocational, homemaking, and daily living skills, as well as general independence resulting from disease or injury. Occupational Therapists will comply with documented policies and procedures as well as state and federal regulations. They will also provide direction and supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistants as indicated.
Qualifications: All Occupational Therapists will have:
- Graduated from an accredited occupational therapy program with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher and completed and passed the national and state board examinations.
- State licensing (permanent or temporary).
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations and professional guidelines as it relates to the practice of occupational therapy.
- Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
- Basic technological skills for dictation and computer skills for documentation, data entry, and utilizing electronic mail.
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Required documentation for employment in the United States of America (for foreign trained therapists)
- Met all health and background requirements as required by law
Position Duties and Responsibilities
- Evaluates clients in accordance with physician orders, develops appropriate treatment goals and methods, implements the occupational therapy plan of care, and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Exhibits sound clinical judgment relating to the provision of occupational therapy services.
- Applies therapeutic techniques in the areas of cognitive skills, muscle strength, coordination and endurance, mobility, visual/perceptual abilities, sensory awareness, sitting and standing tolerance, balance, activities of daily living, joint protection, work simplification, orientation, and psychological functioning.
- Utilizes modalities as able involving electrical stimulation, ultrasound, diathermy, hot/cold pack and cold laser.
- Complies with reimbursement guidelines for various payer sources.
- Attends all meetings and in-services as directed by immediate supervisor.
- Travels to various facilities to assist with clinical care and coverage as requested.
- Works holiday and weekend hours as scheduled.
- Assists in the orientation and training of other employees as directed.
- Follows company dress and hygiene policies.
- Supervises support personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned and consistent with the level of preparation and experience.
Essential Job Functions
- Responds timely to internal and external customer needs, handing inquires or directing to appropriate individuals.
- Analyzes, interprets, and evaluates complex information, while identifying patterns and essential issues.
- Is proactive, exhibits a readiness to make informed decisions, and takes purposeful action.
- Relates and communicates with coworkers, clients, families, and community members in an approachable, considerate manner showing dignity and mutual respect. Inspires trust by demonstrating honesty and forthrightness complementing the roles of others.
- Manages multiple demands, projects, and functional areas using approaches to organize resources and work. Achieves results through effective planning.
- Maintains effectiveness in varying work environments where circumstances and priorities are changing. Recognizes opportunities, is flexible, innovative and change oriented.
- Demonstrates proper and safe use of equipment, including cleaning and maintenance
of equipment and identification and reporting the need for repairs
- Performs physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, reaching, carrying, and twisting
- Reports and documents any incidents involving clients, co-workers, or visitors to appropriate personnel
- Follows infection control and safety standards, policies, procedures
- Assists with transportation of clients as designated in the disaster plan
- Understands and follows policies for client’s rights and reports client concerns as appropriate
- Treats clients, co-workers, and visitors with courtesy and respect
- Complies with all HIPAA policies and procedures to protect client privacy
The designation of “essential job functions” is for purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees holding this position will be required to perform all job duties consistent with law. In order to comply with ADA mandates, ASI will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss these with the direct supervisor or the senior management team.
This position description is not intended as a complete list of duties and responsibilities. This position description is intended to describe the type and level of work for this job classification.
We are only able to accept applications submitted on our website. Please find us at www.achievetherapy.com, find the "Careers" link and begin your next step in your professional career.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- In-person
- Long term care
- Outpatient
- Private practice
- Telehealth
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blair, WI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- Occupational Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: In person