Occupational Therapy Assistant
Ascension
Salary undisclosed
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Description
Deliver personalized, evidence-based therapy: Implement tailored treatment plans using appropriate modalities to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life.
Track and communicate progress: Document patient journeys and collaborate closely with the Occupational Therapist to revise goals and adapt treatment plans based on real-time responses.
Empower patients and families: Educate individuals and their caregivers on managing deficits, building confidence for a safer transition home.
Guide seamless transitions: Coordinate discharge planning, recommending adaptive equipment and community resources to ensure ongoing success beyond clinical care.
Mentor support staff: Oversee therapy technicians to maintain high safety standards, seamless workflow, and quality care delivery across the team.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's Occupational Therapy Assistant role in Milwaukee combines direct patient care with team leadership responsibilities. You'll implement individualized treatment plans to help patients regain independence, document progress collaboratively with the supervising Occupational Therapist, and educate patients and families on managing their conditions at home. The position also involves coordinating discharge planning with adaptive equipment recommendations and community resources, ensuring continuity of care beyond the clinic.
Beyond clinical duties, you'll mentor therapy technicians, overseeing their work to maintain safety standards and workflow quality across the team. This is a full-time, in-office position within a large nonprofit Catholic health system known for supporting its workforce and recognized as one of the best places to work in healthcare.
To qualify, you need COTA certification from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board before your hire date, BLS Provider certification within 30 days of starting, and either a high school diploma with two years of relevant experience, an Associate's or Technical degree, or four years of applicable job-specific experience.
Typical pay for this role
$80,000
Typical range: $60,000 to $80,000
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