Occupational Therapist

Lad Lake; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k profit sharing

Company-paid training

Ongoing paid training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness EMP

Job summary

Lad Lake in Wisconsin seeks a licensed occupational therapist to join an integrative team to design and implement a comprehensive treatment plan for children and families. You will work toward meeting their treatment goals with a client-centered approach.

Regular assessments, weekly meetings, advocacy, crisis response, and thorough documentation are expected. Some evenings and travel are required, with competitive hourly pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy License through Wisconsin DSPS and NBCOT certification.
• Knowledge of child/adolescent development and OT evidence-based practice.
• Ability to work with children, adolescents and families; guide a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Assess family and child treatment needs using formal and informal assessments.
• Meet with clients weekly or as identified; provide OT to individuals/groups/families.
• Document clinical activities and progress; present cases in meetings as needed.
• Communicate effectively with team, purchasers, and consultants; discharge plans promptly.
• Travel and some evening hours required.

Skills

OT knowledge

Evidence-based practice

Family-centered care

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Flexible scheduling

Travel / evenings

Education

Occupational Therapy License (WI)

NBCOT certification

Job description

About this position

JOB SUMMARY

Act as a member of an integrative team to provide occupational therapy services for each child and/or their family, by designing and implementing a comprehensive treatment plan to help meet their treatment goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Assess family and child's treatment needs utilizing formal and informal/functional assessments.
• Meeting with clients every week or as identified by client, family, and/or team.
• Provides occupational therapy to individuals, groups, and/or families at a frequency consistent with the treatment plan.
• Acts as an advocate for the family providing psychoeducation and collaboration.
• Quickly and effectively responds to crisis.
• Documents clinical activities and case progress in a timely, thorough, and clearly written manner.
• Effectively presents cases in court, staff, and other meetings as necessary.
• Effectively communicates clinical and other information about the family to team members, purchasers, and consultants.
• Completes initial assessment, initial treatment plan, ongoing treatment plans, and discharge summaries promptly that clearly describe the course of treatment.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and can access them when necessary.
• Willingness to travel and some evening hours required.
• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education/Training: Current Occupational Therapy License through Wisconsin DSPS; Certification by NBCOT (required for licensure).

Skills: Demonstrable knowledge of normal and pathological child and adolescent development behavior. Demonstrable knowledge of OT evidence-based and current best practice. A proven ability to work with children and adolescents and their families. A demonstrable ability to guide and direct the treatment efforts of a multidisciplinary team toward a common treatment goal. Ability to manage a flexible schedule. Willingness to travel and some evening hours required.

JOB BENEFITS

• Community-based position
• $37 an hour for a training license
• $50 an hour for being fully licensed
• 401k profit sharing
• Company-paid training
• Ongoing paid training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Salary Information

$37 - $50Hourly Wage