Inpatient Occupational Therapist (1101)

Company: Mercy Health System - WI
Facility: Mercy Hospital & Trauma Center-Janesville at Janesville
Department: JANESVL HOSP COMP IP REHAB (11104090)


JOB SUMMARY

Evaluates acute and CIR inpatients and develops an occupational therapy treatment plan for patients suffering from injuries, neurological conditions, developmental delays, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone disease; to restore function and prevent disability. Reviews Physicians referral, patients condition and medical records to determine occupational therapy treatment required. Obtains history and subjective components of the evaluation. Measures patients range-of-joint motion, grip/pinch strength, sensation, coordination, muscle strength to assist with the evaluation. Completes evaluations and treatment addressing ADL activities, functional, strength, and cognitive deficits. Completes an assessment of patients current status, develops goals and a treatment plan with recommendations. Plans and implements therapeutic programs and activities designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance task performances, diminish or correct pathology, and to promote and maintain health and self-sufficiency. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities and daily living activities. Recommends, designs and adapts equipment for the working and living environment. Fabricates splints and other assistant devices. Completes wound evaluation, treatment and management. Assists in instructing patient and family in home programs as well as care and use of adaptive equipment. Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, mobilization of tissue and joints, heat, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot and cold packs. Confers with members of occupational therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Evaluates effects of treatment at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit. Records treatment, response, and progress in patients chart or enters information into computer. Excellent documentation skills. Confers with Physician and other practitioners to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate occupational therapy treatment with other aspects of patients health care. Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, technicians, and students. Participates in the development of community education or promotional program in the rehabilitation field annually. Participates in cost savings initiatives in the department.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, & EXPERIENCE

BS or BA from an accredited program in Occupational Therapy
Completion of internship as required by program

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Certified/Licensed in Illinois, Wisconsin, or both if required
Regsitered by NBCOT or eligble for certification and registration
CPR certification /S Full time Day Shift Bachelors Degree Required