Occupational Therapist

Good Samaritan Society; Town of Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 48,904 - 64,058; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Generous time off package

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in Wausau, WI, seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide compassionate care to residents and patients. In this full-time position, you will assess and treat individuals to help them regain their daily living skills. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, documenting progress, and providing education. Candidates should have a relevant degree, state licensure, and BLS certification within 60 days. Join a not-for-profit organization that values professional growth and offers comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice.
• Certification through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) is preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and provide interventions for residents/patients.
• Develop realistic therapy goals based on evaluations.
• Document evaluation information and establish therapeutic plans.
• Provide education to enhance understanding and improve outcomes.
• Incorporate current research into daily treatment.
• Train peers in areas of expertise.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassion

Ability to supervise

Education

Relevant degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Careers With Purpose

At the Good Samaritan Society and Sanford Health, our diverse therapy care team offers compassionate care and strives to always put our residents and patients first. Join one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States, where we have openings available across 24 states and we’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities.

Facility: Marsh Wausau Ctr
Location: Wausau, WI
Address: 2727 Plaza Dr, Wausau, WI 54401, USA
Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts
Job Schedule: Full time
Weekly Hours: 32.00
Salary Range: $35.50 - $46.50

Department Details

This position may be eligible for a Sign On Bonus.

Job Summary

As an Occupational Therapist, you will assess residents/patients and use treatments to help them develop, maintain and recover their ability to perform tasks in their occupations of life. Occupational Therapists who thrive at Good Sam and Sanford are typically good communicators, compassionate, and enjoy working with people. In this Occupational Therapist role you may be asked to supervise assistants, aides, and students as they provide care, treatment, or other services inside the department as well as interact with individuals outside the department like providers, case managers, family members, and more.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and provides interventions for residents and patients
• Evaluates abilities of residents/patients and develops realistic therapy goals
• Documents resident's/patient’s information for evaluation and establishes therapeutic plans
• Provides education designed to enhance understanding and improve functional outcomes
• Demonstrates and incorporates knowledge of current research into daily treatment
• Provides ongoing education and training to peers in the area(s) of expertise

Qualifications

Appropriate education level required in accordance with state licensure.

Must be licensed in the state(s) of practice as Occupational Therapist.

When working at a Sanford Health Facility (not required but preferred for GSS Facilities): Must also be certified through the National Board of Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT). When applicable, may require valid driver's license. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Basic Life Support (BLS) for health care providers required or within the first 60 days of employment.

In the states of North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, new graduates in the process of testing with the board, will be considered with the possession of a temporary license.

Benefits

Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0253062
Job Function: Allied Health
Featured: No