Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

About the role

We are called to serve a thriving community where seniors live with dignity, connection and purpose.

Responsibilities

• Provides activities of daily living assessments and screens residents to determine if occupational therapy services are warranted.
• Renders the established needs of individual resident occupational therapy treatment programs under the general supervision of an occupational therapist.
• Assures treatment programs and goals are modified as needed.
• Communicates occupational therapy philosophy and treatment approaches and goals to residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains appropriate documentation per regulatory guidelines.
• Prepares and submits all clinical billing in a timely manner.
• Develops and instructs residents and their support members in home programs as needed.
• Provides home safety assessments and recommendations as needed.
• Develops and maintains rapport and communication with physicians, facility staff, family members/significant others and community agencies to ensure effective exchange of information regarding current and future program planning.
• Maintains daily productivity standard of 85%.
• Assists with supervision and utilization of rehab and restorative aides in accordance with WI Practice Act.
• Ensures representation at resident related meetings.
• Relays inventory needs of occupational therapy supplies and equipment to Rehab Aide and Director of Rehab to assist in adequate availability.
• Exercises independent judgment effectively and makes sound decisions within scope of WI Practice Act for occupational therapy services.
• Meets the annual goals and objectives that are consistent with the values and mission of Oakwood Village and continuous quality improvement.
• Maintains knowledge of current reimbursement and regulatory issues regarding rehabilitation.
• Attends required in-services and continuing education programs.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed. Work hours vary dependent upon patient need and caseload.

Qualifications

• Provides inspiring leadership through example, planning, teaching, training and empowerment.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills to include: written, oral, public speaking, listening and nonverbal.
• Works independently with little supervision and is sensitive to the needs of many constituents.
• Uses sound judgment and diplomacy in performance of duties.
• Proficient knowledge of the fundamentals of individual and group activities; occupational, physical and speech therapies with an older adult population.
• Proficient knowledge of the scope of practice for occupational therapy.
• Understands and has worked with reimbursement sources, including Medicare A (PPS), Medicare B, Medicaid and private insurance.
• Presents occupational therapy objectives at general and professional levels.
• Trustworthy, dependable, and ethical with willingness to accept feedback and the ability to cooperate.
• Exhibits a sincere desire to work with older adults and has a growing understanding of the aging process.

Experience, Education and/or Training

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program.
• Current licensure as a certified occupational therapy assistant in the State of Wisconsin.
• Minimum of two years therapist experience preferred.
• Long-term care experience preferred.