Occupational Therapist

ThedaCare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare in Appleton, Wisconsin is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate goals, develop plans, and deliver evidence-based therapy for patients across home, work, and community settings. This full-time role (32 hours/week) offers a supportive, multidisciplinary environment and emphasizes value-based care and outcomes.

You will work with a collaborative team, document care accurately, and participate in professional development while promoting patient access and quality outcomes within

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in occupational therapy.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• License to practice as an OT in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates best practice and accountability in the performance of assessment, reassessment, development, and implementation of the patient’s therapy plan of care.
• Consults with other disciplines as required to coordinate patient care services.
• Provides guidance, support, and education to promote patient advocacy and enhance outcomes in the use of adaptive techniques, treatments, interventions in the activities of daily living/independent activities of daily living, strengthening, conditioning, cognition, perception, coping, and leisure skills.
• Functions collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team or independently to effectively and efficiently provide safe and quality treatment for the desired outcome.
• Makes referrals to an appropriate health care practitioner if the symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of occupational therapy.
• Delegates appropriately to occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides to support patient needs while maintaining accountability for the care plan with a demonstrated understanding of the competency level of those delegated.
• Supports learning and teaching opportunities to further enhance the skill set of care team members.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards to best reflect the patient's status and needs, support revenue cycle, and facilitate communication for continuity of care.
• Demonstrates responsible actions and initiatives to positively impact patient access to care, and contributes to the department’s financial performance.
• Develops and/or implements clinical and community-based activities that improve or expand services within the healthcare system.
• Plans for and implements therapeutic groups and/or outings that focus on improving coping skills, functional thinking skills, and psycho-social adjustment to benefit patient care.
• Fosters clinician autonomy through individual professional development and mentorship to support the team’s success in advancing their profession.
• Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth and gain market share.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Why ThedaCare?

Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare.

Benefits

Benefits, with a whole-person approach to wellness – Lifestyle Engagement e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support Access & Affordability e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare

About ThedaCare!

Summary : The Occupational Therapist evaluates, establishes goals, creates plans, and provides treatment programs utilizing evidence-based care and value-based practices for patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits to foster patient’s return to daily activities at home, work, or in the community.

Job Description

SCHEDULE: Full time, benefit eligible 32 hrs/week Day shift Weekend/holiday rotation

Key Accountabilities

• Demonstrates best practice and accountability in the performance of assessment, reassessment, development, and implementation of the patient’s therapy plan of care.
• Consults with other disciplines as required to coordinate patient care services.
• Provides guidance, support, and education to promote patient advocacy and enhance outcomes in the use of adaptive techniques, treatments, interventions in the activities of daily living/independent activities of daily living, strengthening, conditioning, cognition, perception, coping, and leisure skills.
• Functions collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team or independently to effectively and efficiently provide safe and quality treatment for the desired outcome.
• Makes referrals to an appropriate health care practitioner if the symptoms or conditions are present that require services beyond the scope of practice of occupational therapy.
• Delegates appropriately to occupational therapy assistants and rehabilitation aides to support patient needs while maintaining accountability for the care plan with a demonstrated understanding of the competency level of those delegated.
• Supports learning and teaching opportunities to further enhance the skill set of care team members.
• Completes accurate and timely documentation of services in accordance with professional and compliance standards to best reflect the patient's status and needs, support revenue cycle, and facilitate communication for continuity of care.
• Demonstrates responsible actions and initiatives to positively impact patient access to care, and contributes to the department’s financial performance.
• Develops and/or implements clinical and community-based activities that improve or expand services within the healthcare system.
• Plans for and implements therapeutic groups and/or outings that focus on improving coping skills, functional thinking skills, and psycho-social adjustment to benefit patient care.
• Fosters clinician autonomy through individual professional development and mentorship to support the team’s success in advancing their profession.
• Promotes successful relationships with referral sources and within the community to enhance strategic growth and gain market share.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from accredited school of occupational therapy
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)
• License to practice as a OT in the state of Wisconsin

Physical Demands

Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of fifty (50) pounds without assistance. Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to sharp objects and instruments. Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Occasional high noise level in work environment. Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents. Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients. Occasional exposure to heat sources such as hot water for splinting or heat gun.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 32

Scheduled FTE: 0.8

Location: Thedacare Surgery Center - OSP Hospital - Appleton,Wisconsin

Overtime Exempt: No

Worker Shift Details: Days

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100-year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.