Occupational Therapist

Ascension; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Spiritual care and stress management

Job summary

Ascension in Appleton, WI is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in the Rehabilitation department. The role focuses on comprehensive care planning, goal-driven interventions, and progress monitoring to optimize patient outcomes.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide education and adaptive tools to families and caregivers, enabling safe transitions home. This PRN role includes weekend hours in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• OTR credential and Wisconsin licensure required.
• BLS Provider certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.
• Develop and implement personalized plans of care and select modalities and frequencies.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies in real time.
• Educate families and caregivers to support safe, successful transitions home.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Rehabilitation

Clinical assessment

Care planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

Master's degree or Doctorate preferred

Job description

• Empower Independence: You will evaluate and treat patients facing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, identifying the specific barriers keeping them from living their fullest lives.
• Design Custom Care: Using your clinical intuition, you'll craft and implement personalized plans of care, selecting the modalities and treatment frequencies that best suit each unique patient's goals.
• Innovate & Adapt: Healing isn't linear. You will continuously monitor progress and pivot your treatment strategies in real-time to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Educate & Advocate: You'll serve as a vital bridge for families and caregivers, providing the education and adaptive tools they need to ensure a safe, successful transition home.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Appleton, WI
• Facility: Saint Elizabeth's Hospital
• Department: Rehabilitation
• Schedule: PRN | weekend hours

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Empower Independence: You will evaluate and treat patients facing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, identifying the specific barriers keeping them from living their fullest lives.
• Design Custom Care: Using your clinical intuition, you'll craft and implement personalized plans of care, selecting the modalities and treatment frequencies that best suit each unique patient's goals.
• Innovate & Adapt: Healing isn't linear. You will continuously monitor progress and pivot your treatment strategies in real-time to ensure the best possible outcomes.
• Educate & Advocate: You'll serve as a vital bridge for families and caregivers, providing the education and adaptive tools they need to ensure a safe, successful transition home.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• Required Credential(s):
  • BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
  • Registered Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Occupational Therapy (OT) license credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Work Experience

• None required.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

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

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