Occupational Therapist

SSM Health; Verona (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for their Verona clinic. This role involves evaluating and treating patients while designing individualized treatment plans. The ideal candidate will enjoy a structured, patient-focused environment, working Monday to Friday with no on-call or weekend responsibilities. This position offers the opportunity to work independently and collaboratively within a supportive therapy team, making a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must obtain licensure in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with various deficits.
• Design and implement treatment plans.
• Educate patients and caregivers about care and equipment.

Skills

Patient-centered care

Independence in treatment planning

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Verona, WI | Monday–Friday | No On‑Call

Step into a role where your expertise truly shines. We’re seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to lead care at our Verona clinic—serving as the sole OT on site while collaborating with a supportive, highly engaged therapy team.

You’ll enjoy the autonomy to shape patient care, design individualized treatment plans, and build meaningful relationships—all within a weekday schedule (8:00–5:00 clinic hours) and 40 hours per week. No on‑call, no weekends—just focused, patient‑centered work in a well‑structured outpatient setting. This is a great opportunity for an OT who thrives with independence, organization, and teamwork, and is excited to grow while making a real impact every day.

Job Summary

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

Job Responsibilities

• Assesses patients’ 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 days of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

Licensing Details – 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

5241190164 Verona OT

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

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

SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Learn more.