Acute Care, Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA), Communication Skills, Conference Management, Continuous Improvement, Discharge Plans, Documentation, Establish Priorities, Infection Control, Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Quality of Care, Record Keeping, Regulations, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Job Title
Occupational Therapist
LocationWisconsin
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Assess patients' level of functioning upon physician orders and develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation results and patient/family goals.
- Plan, implement, and document occupational therapy treatments in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, regulations, and guidelines.
- Participate in the interdisciplinary team process, including team conferences, discharge planning, patient and family education, and adaptive equipment recommendations.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and OT/COTA students in the application of occupational therapy theory and techniques.
- Complete all required documentation including initial evaluations, daily progress notes, treatment programs, and discharge summaries according to department policy and within defined timeframes.
- Promote patient and employee safety through adherence to safe patient handling, infection control, and workplace hazard reporting practices.
Required Qualifications- Current licensure or eligibility for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Wisconsin.
- Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop appropriate, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Experience or ability to supervise COTAs, OT students, and COTA students in a clinical setting.
- Strong documentation skills with the ability to complete progress notes, discharge summaries, and treatment records accurately and on time.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members at varying levels of understanding.
Preferred Experience / Skills- Prior experience in a rehabilitation or post-acute care setting.
- Familiarity with interdisciplinary team collaboration and structured discharge planning processes.
- Experience with adaptive equipment assessment, issuance, and patient/caregiver training.
Why Join Us- Work within a team-oriented environment that prioritizes patient safety, quality of care, and continuous improvement.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through comprehensive, patient-centered occupational therapy services.
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