certified occupational therapy asst - Waterford, United States - Lakeview Specialty Hosp

Description

Job Description

To safely provide Occupational Therapy Services to the patient/resident/clients of the facility. To be an active member of the interdisciplinary team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and group therapy to patient/resident/clients as ordered by physician and directed by a Registered Occupational Therapist.
• Provide assistance to Occupational Therapist on Occupational Therapy evaluations of patient/resident/clients.
• Provide consultation to program staff on problems related to Occupational Therapy, specific treatment techniques, and other programming issues to promote understanding of Occupational Therapy principles and team involvement in patient/resident/client care.
• Assume responsibility for supervision of Occupational Therapy Assistant Students as assigned.
• Document all clinical services provided.
• Conduct job duties in a manner to ensure safety of patient/resident/clients, families, and staff.
• Adhere to Administrative, Clinical, and Human Resource Policies of Lakeview.
• Provide education to patient/resident/client and family as indicated.
• Demonstrates clinical competence in all aspects of patient care related to occupational therapy.
• To be proficient in the EMR Welsky within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications:

• Skill, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of neurological evaluation and how to conduct Occupational Therapy. Must be able to communicate both in writing and orally.
• Education: Occupational Therapy Assistant degree and AOTCB certification.
• Licensure: Licensed by the State of Wisconsin Dept. of Regulation and Licensing to practice Occupational Therapy.

Lakeview Specialty Hospital and Rehab is a Joint Commission Accredited and licensed long term acute care hospital (LTACH) and Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF) that has delivered 30 years of innovative programs and extensive services with expertise in medically complex care, neurobehavioral health, rehabilitation, and community supportive living. With superior proficiency in brain injury, rehabilitation and complex respiratory care we are able to help our patients with difficult medical conditions reach their highest level of healing and functional independence possible. Located on more than 80 acres in a rural community outside of Milwaukee in Waterford, Wisconsin. Our peaceful grounds, coupled with tenured, talented and caring staff, lend to the healing and recovery process.