Occupational Therapist (OT) - PRN - Behavioral Health

Casual position at the Aurora Behavioral Health Center Sheboygan covering in adult and adolescent behavioral health day treatment (PHP/IOP) programs. Position works Monday through Friday 8-4:30pm with no weekends or holidays assigned. Additional hours may be available as determined by department need. Position may require travel.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities; Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance patient's functional independence; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts individualized treatment plan; Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates; Plans for and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and transition planning; Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards; Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Maintains site/department productivity standards; Promotes patient safety and follows safety and infection control measures; 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 to clinical and department policies as requested; May supervise occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs), and occupational therapy students

Requirements

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State upon which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required); Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards; Maintains annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others); Knowledge and skills to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist, up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead, and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height; Ability to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Functional use of senses to allow for effective communication; Ability to wear protective clothing as needed; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; 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 other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Incentive pay for select positions