Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Casual

Children's Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Children's Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated to the health and well‑being of children. This Occupational Therapist role focuses on pediatric evaluations, treatment, and family training to integrate goals into the home environment.

The position requires a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, WI licensure, NBCOT certification, and BLS. Commitment to two weekend shifts per month is expected to support inpatient units and care teams.

Qualifications

• Provides Occupational Therapy evaluations and re-evaluations with required competencies.
• Requires Master's Degree in OT and licensure (NBCOT, Wisconsin).
• Experience with pediatric/neonatal development and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Supports mission and hospital objectives and promotes pediatric OT services.
• Performs OT evaluations, re-evaluations and ongoing treatment.
• Cases: train parents to implement home-based therapy goals.
• Maintains documentation: status, progress, plans, discharge summaries.
• Secures insurance authorizations and coordinates with financial clearance.
• Aids in cost containment and efficient use of equipment and time.
• Performs discharge planning and coordinates referrals.
• Education: uphold clinical competencies; engage in ongoing learning.
• Clinic schedule includes two weekend shifts per month.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team collaboration

Care planning

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT Certification

Wisconsin OT License

BLS Certification

Job description

At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best. Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country. We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day,

Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/.

Essential Functions

• Organizational Responsibilities: Supports the mission and strategic objectives of the hospital; engages in activities which support teamwork and enhances the image of pediatric Occupational Therapy and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin; takes responsibility to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Developmental: Understands and satisfies the needs of the neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and/or adult patient in regard to their growth and development process and as pertains to physical functioning and development. Participates in weekend/holiday on-call coverage rotation (Inpatient units only).
• Patient Evaluation: Provides Occupational Therapy evaluations and re‑evaluations. Successfully completes required competencies.
• Treatment: Provides Occupational Therapy treatment on a continuing basis.
• Case Management: Counsels and trains parents in the area of Occupational Therapy and trains parents to incorporate treatment goals into the home environment. Actively participates in care management meetings.
• Documentation: Maintains written records of patient status and progress. Documentation to include but not limited to evaluation and re‑evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, plans of care, progress notes, discharge summaries and insurance authorizations.
• Insurance/Authorization: Maintains up to date insurance authorization/approval to treat patients. Works collaboratively with Financial Clearance to obtain authorizations. Submits all clinical requests in a timely fashion to ensure no lapse in care. Connects with insurance reviewers as needed to obtain authorization, perform peer to peer review etc.
• Cost Containment: Maximizes use of equipment, supplies and time, participates in hospital efforts to control costs, and pursues third party reimbursement.
• Discharge Planning: Makes referrals and monitors progress, by phone, letter, fax of all children evaluated or previously enrolled in therapy.
• Education: Master's Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy required.
• Experience: 1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field of Occupational Therapy preferred or relevant education.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent growth and development and child/family responses to fear, illness, injury and hospitalization. Excellent interpersonal, oral and written skills to effectively communicate with patient, family and medical staff in a team environment. The ability to represent the organization and serve consumers in a professional manner and promote a positive image of the organization and its services.
• Licenses and Certifications: BLS‑Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider – American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council required; NBCOT‑National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy – National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy required; License OT‑Occupational Therapist (26) – State of Wisconsin required.
• Clinic Schedule: Commit to two weekend shifts per month (Saturday or Sunday).
• Equal Opportunity / Affidavit: Children’s Wisconsin is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We treat everyone with dignity, respect, and fairness. We do not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status or condition protected by the law.

Dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We are the region's only independent healthcare system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. In Milwaukee and throughout the state, we provide kids and their families a wide range of care and support - everything from routine care for ear aches or sore throats to life saving advances and treatment options. Our academic partner, The Medical College of Wisconsin, brings many of the nation's most well‑respected doctors to our team. Together we work to ensure that every child and family we serve receives nothing but the best.

Learn more about our affiliation with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the power of academic medicine.