Occupational Therapist

Ascension; Town of Brookfield (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension in Brookfield, WI, seeks an Occupational Therapist for a PRN role in Rehabilitation acute care. The position involves evaluating and treating patients with physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, and designing personalized plans of care to maximize independence.

It requires a Wisconsin-licensed OT with BLS certification. The role emphasizes continual progress monitoring, flexibly adjusting treatment strategies, and educating families to ensure safe transitions home.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 Month (30 days) of hire or transfer date; AHA or ARC accepted.
• Registered Rehab Therapist (OTR) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire/transfer date.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients facing physical, cognitive, or emotional challenges, identifying barriers to independence.
• Craft and implement personalized plans of care with appropriate modalities and frequencies.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment strategies to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Educate families and caregivers to support safe transitions home.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate degree preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Schedule: PRN | 2 weekend shift per month 1 holiday and 1 hard to fill shift and weekday

• Location: Brookfield, WI
• Facility: Elmbrook
• Department: Rehabilitation acute care
• Schedule: PRN | 2 weekend shift per month 1 holiday and 1 hard to fill shift and weekday

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

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 law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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