COTA, Casual

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

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Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

* Under the supervision of the OTR, works with patient and family members to treat and educate to ensure optimal patient care.
* Actively pursues communication with supervising OTR regarding treatment planning and patient status.
* Responsible for completing documentation within established department standards to enhance effective patient care and proper reimbursement.
* Complies with department competency list. Interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of professionals and health care consumers. Communicates value of Occupational Therapy Services.
* Participates in departmental and multidisciplinary review of process, treatment, or systems issues for Quality Improvement initiatives.
* Pursues relevant educational opportunities to maintain or enhance professional knowledge and meet Departmental needs.
* 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 Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 25-50

Lifting - Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying - Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 25-50 Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Number of lbs 25-50

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If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Megan Wopat

Recruiter Email Address:

MJWopat@gundersenhealth.org

Equal Opportunity Employer