Behavioral Health OT PRN - Empower Recovery

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement: 403(b) plan

Well-being support: EAP, counseling

Job summary

Ascension's St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join the Behavioral Health team on a PRN basis.

You will assess patients' ability to perform daily living skills, design and implement treatment plans, and educate patients and families about therapy options. You will supervise COTAs and therapy technicians, document progress, coordinate discharges, and ensure care aligns with established standards.

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 1 month of hire.
• OTR credential with Wisconsin license before start.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' ability to safely perform independent living skills.
• Design the plan of care including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan with appropriate modalities.
• Document patient progress.
• Monitor and modify the plan of care; seek consultation as needed.
• Educate patient and family about deficits and therapy options.
• Plan/discharge patients and advise on adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee COTAs and therapy technicians per regulations and standards.

Skills

BLS

OTR credential

Rehab therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Ascension's St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton, WI is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join the Behavioral Health team on a PRN basis.

You will assess patients' ability to perform daily living skills, design and implement treatment plans, and educate patients and families about therapy options. You will supervise COTAs and therapy technicians, document progress, coordinate discharges, and ensure care aligns with established standards.