Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant - HOD Program

Schedule: 0.6 FTE, Monday-Thursday 0800-1430; responsible for facilitating activity-based therapeutic groups within behavioral health outpatient programs serving children, adolescents and adults. Department: Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Health O/P: Child and Adolescent. Hours per week: 24. Benefits eligible: Yes.

Responsibilities

Assists the Occupational Therapist in evaluating patients' physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities; Implements individual treatment to re-train and teach compensatory techniques for residual disability in activities of daily living; Plans for patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, and ordering equipment; Completes all required documentation, including progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs; Pursues professional growth through continuing education; Orients new staff and participates in co-worker evaluation as requested; Provides age-appropriate care for patients

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant; Occupational Therapy Assistant license issued by the state of Wisconsin; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader determines it is not required; A valid driver's license issued by the Division of Motor Vehicles; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Good organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills; No experience required

Benefits

Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Paid Time Off programs; Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program