Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join the Rehabilitation Department on a PRN basis (Mon-Thu). You will evaluate and treat patients facing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges and design personalized plans of care.

You will monitor progress, adapt treatment strategies in real time, and educate families to support safe transitions home. Required: BLS within 30 days, Wisconsin OT credential, and a Bachelor's degree (Master's or Doctorate

Qualifications

• BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.
• OT credential from Wisconsin Medical Examining Board.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's or Doctorate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients facing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges.
• Design personalized plans of care and select modalities and frequencies.
• Monitor progress and adapt treatment strategies in real time.
• Educate families and caregivers for safe, successful transitions home.

Skills

BLS Provider

OT credentialed

Wisconsin license

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: St. Joseph's Hospital

Department: Rehabilitation

Schedule: PRN | Monday-Thurs

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:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

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

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

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 38.62

Max Salary 56.48