Behavioral Health OT (PRN) – Lead Care & Discharge

Ascension Health; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Ascension Health in Appleton, WI is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to participate in the Behavioral Health services at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

You will assess skills, design and implement treatment plans, and educate patients and families while coordinating discharge and adaptive equipment recommendations. The role requires BLS within 1 month and Wisconsin OT licensure/OTR credentialing prior to hire, with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s/Doctorate preferred).

Qualifications

• BLS within 1 month of hire date (30 days).
• OTR credentialed by Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire.
• OT license credentialed from Wisconsin MEB prior to hire.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed; seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans/discharge from therapy services and information on adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees care by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy technicians per regulations.

Skills

OTR certification

Patient assessment

Care planning

Family education

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Tools

OT equipment

Job description

Ascension Health in Appleton, WI is seeking a PRN Occupational Therapist to participate in the Behavioral Health services at St. Elizabeth Hospital.

You will assess skills, design and implement treatment plans, and educate patients and families while coordinating discharge and adaptive equipment recommendations. The role requires BLS within 1 month and Wisconsin OT licensure/OTR credentialing prior to hire, with a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s/Doctorate preferred).