Occupational Therapist

SSM Health; Monroe (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

DailyPay benefits

Tuition coverage

Job summary

SSM Health in Monroe, WI, seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients with physical, cognitive and psychosocial deficits in a hospital setting. You will design and implement individualized treatment plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team.

The role requires state licensure in Occupational Therapy and BLS HCP within 90 days; no prior experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy required to obtain licensure.
• OT licensure in state of practice required.
• BLS HCP certification within 90 days of employment may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient's ability to safely perform independent living skills and designs the plan of care.
• Implements treatment plan using appropriate modalities; documents progress and adjusts as needed.
• Educates patient and family about deficits and discharge planning; discusses adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees care provided by designated individuals according to regulations and standards.
• Maintains alertness and safety in all activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling.

WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Job Summary

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary Responsibilities

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

Experience

• No experience required

Physical Requirements

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

Required Professional License And/Or Certifications

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location

• Illinois – Occupational Therapist – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Missouri – Occupational Therapist – Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma – Occupational Therapist – Oklahoma Medical Board
• Wisconsin – Occupational Therapist (OT) – Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

8050000028 Administration

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.