Oakwood Village Univ Woods Homes, Inc.
Madison
Job Description ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Provides activities of daily living assessments and screens residents to determine if occupational therapy services are warranted., • Renders the established needs of individual resident occupational therapy treatment programs under the general supervision of an occupational therapist. Assures treatment programs and goals are modified as needed., • Communicates occupational therapy philosophy and treatment approaches and goals to residents, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary team., • Maintains appropriate documentation per regulatory guidelines. Prepares and submits all clinical billing in a timely manner., • Develops and instructs residents and their support members in home programs as needed. Provides home safety assessments and recommendations as needed., • Develop and maintain rapport and communication with physicians, facility staff, family members/significant others and community agencies to ensure effective exchange of information regarding current and future program planning., • Maintains daily productivity standard of 85%., • Assists with supervision and utilization of rehab and restorative aides in accordance with WI Practice Act., • Ensures representation at resident related meetings., • Relays inventory needs of occupational therapy supplies and equipment to Rehab Aide and Director of Rehab to assist in adequate availability., • Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions within scope of WI Practice Act for occupational therapy services., • Meets the annual goals and objectives that are consistent with the values and mission of Oakwood Village and continuous quality improvement., • Maintains knowledge of current reimbursement and regulatory issues regarding rehabilitation., • Attends required in-services and continuing education programs., • Willingness to work a flexible schedule including weekends and holidays as needed. Work hours vary dependent upon patient need and caseload. QUALIFICATIONS • Ability to provide inspiring leadership through example, planning, teaching, training and empowerment., • Excellent communication skills to include: written, oral, public speaking, listening and nonverbal., • Works independently with little supervision and is sensitive to the needs of many constituents. Uses sound judgment and diplomacy in performance of duties., • Knowledge of the fundamentals of individual and group activities; occupational, physical and speech therapies with an older adult population., • Knowledge of the scope of practice for occupational therapy., • Working knowledge of reimbursement sources, including Medicare A (PPS), Medicare B, Medicaid and private insurance., • Able to present occupational therapy objectives at general and professional levels., • Trustworthy, dependable, and ethical with willingness to accept feedback and the ability to cooperate., • Exhibits a sincere desire to work with older adults and has a growing understanding of the aging process. EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND/ OR TRAINING • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant program., • Current licensure as a certified occupational therapy assistant in the State of Wisconsin., • Minimum of two years therapist experience preferred., • Long-term care experience preferred. IND1