Certified Occupational Therapy

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Love + medicine is who we are, it\'s what we do, it\'s

why people want to work here. If you\'re looking for a job to love,

apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours:0 Job Description: An Occupational

Therapist Assistant (COTA) treats individuals with disabilities,

injuries and disease using appropriate modalities and treatment

techniques according to Wisconsin OT Standards of Practice. The COTA

also provides elements of evaluation under the supervision of an OTR.

Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team in the areas of

education and consultation regarding patient care needs, in accordance

with the vision and mission of Gundersen Health System. Major

Responsibilities: 1. Under the supervision of the OTR, works with

patient and family members to treat and educate to ensure optimal

patient care. 2. Actively pursues communication with supervising OTR

regarding treatment planning and patient status. 3. Responsible for

completing documentation within established department standards to

enhance effective patient care and proper reimbursement. 4. Complies

with department competency list. 5. Interact and practice in

collaboration with a variety of professionals and health care consumers.

Communicates value of Occupational Therapy Services. 6. Participates in

departmental and multidisciplinary review of process, treatment, or

systems issues for Quality Improvement initiatives. 7. Pursues relevant

educational opportunities to maintain or enhance professional knowledge

and meet Departmental needs. 8. Performs other job related

responsibilities as assigned. Education and Learning: REQUIRED Associate

degree in Occupational Therapist Assistant Work Experience: REQUIRED No

experience required. experience in related field DESIRED 1 year

Experience in a related field. License and Certifications: REQUIRED

Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant - Wisconsin (COTA) Current

Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on

learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association

or American Red Cross. Age Specific Population Served: Adolescent (13 -

17 years) Adult (18 - 64 years) Geriatric (65 years & older) OSHA

Category: Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably

anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other

potentially infectious materials. Environmental Conditions: Exposed to

infectious diseases. Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Stooping/Bending

Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Squatting Occasionally (6-33% or 3

hours) Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Balance -

Right Leg Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Balance - Left Leg

Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Lifting - Floor to Waist Occasionally

(6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50 Lifting - Waist to Overhead

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