Occupational Therapist Pool
$79,456–$119,184 year
On-siteWaukesha, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Interpret physician referrals and evaluate patients' physical, cognitive, and social abilities to establish and implement individualized plans of care. Provide assistive devices, monitor outcomes, and adjust treatment based on patient response while addressing psychosocial comfort needs. Complete patient discharge planning, including home programs, family teaching, and equipment ordering, while collaborating with stakeholders for optimum care. Manage caseloads, maintain documentation and billing compliance, and perform physical tasks such as patient positioning, transferring, and equipment setup. Clean treatment areas, follow safety protocols, and participate in performance improvement activities.
Required Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation
- Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State upon which you work
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)
- Intermediate computer skills
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills
- Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
- Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
- Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
- Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
- Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
- Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
- Must be able to wear protective clothing as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Must be able to travel
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