Inpatient OT: Growth, Mentorship & Leadership Path

UnityPoint Health; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UnityPoint Health – Meriter in Madison, WI seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Acute Care Therapy Team. We focus on patient-centered care and a collaborative, governance-driven environment to promote excellent outcomes.

Provide evaluation and treatment in an acute care setting, document per standards, supervise aides, and participate in professional development. Wisconsin OT license and NBCOT certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• NBCOT certification.
• Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license.
• Experience working in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Work within the context of patient-centered care in an acute care setting.
• Provide evaluation and treatment services to complex patients; concise and efficient documentation/billing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• Embrace lifelong learning: willingly receive feedback and learn from team members, seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice, and share feedback to promote the growth of the team.
• Engage in staff meetings, advanced practice teams, and shared governance to help drive best practice and clinical excellence.
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities for team scheduling, program development, and process improvement.
• Supervise aide team members.

Skills

NBCOT certification

Wisconsin OT license

Acute care experience

Education

Accredited Occupational Therapy Program

Job description

UnityPoint Health – Meriter in Madison, WI seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Inpatient Acute Care Therapy Team. We focus on patient-centered care and a collaborative, governance-driven environment to promote excellent outcomes.

Provide evaluation and treatment in an acute care setting, document per standards, supervise aides, and participate in professional development. Wisconsin OT license and NBCOT certification are required.