Asst-Occupational Therapy

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Behavioral Health
• Schedule: PRN| As Needed| Days
• Hospital: All Saints Hospital- Wisconsin Ave. Campus
• Location: Racine, WI

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (COTA) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate’s degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Conduct medically prescribed occupational therapy under the supervision of an occupational therapist.

• Implement an established treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Monitor patient’s response to treatment plan.
• Communicate patient progress and possible goal revisions to occupational therapist.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Provide discharge planning assistance and information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and community support programs.
• May oversee the care provided by therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.