Occupational Therapist

Lad Lake; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k profit sharing

Company-paid training

Ongoing paid training

Employee Assistance Program

Federal Student Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Lad Lake is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join their team in Waukesha, Wisconsin. This role involves providing occupational therapy services tailored to the unique treatment needs of children and their families.

The therapist will conduct assessments, develop treatment plans, and document progress in a timely manner. The position offers a competitive hourly wage ranging from $37 for trainees to $50 for fully licensed professionals.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapy License through Wisconsin DSPS required.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development is essential.
• Experience working with children and their families is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assess treatment needs of families and children.
• Provide occupational therapy per treatment plans.
• Document clinical activities in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
• Meet with clients weekly or as needed.

Skills

Knowledge of child development

OT evidence-based practices

Ability to manage schedule

Team collaboration

Education

Current Occupational Therapy License

Certification by NBCOT

Job description

Job Summary

Act as a member of an integrative team to provide occupational therapy services for each child and/or their family, by designing and implementing a comprehensive treatment plan to help meet their treatment goals.

• Assess family and child's treatment needs utilizing formal and informal/functional assessments.
• Meeting with clients every week or as identified by client, family, and/or team.
• Provides occupational therapy to individuals, groups, and/or families at a frequency consistent with the treatment plan.
• Acts as an advocate for the family providing psychoeducation and collaboration.
• Quickly and effectively responds to crisis.
• Documents clinical activities and case progress in a timely, thorough, and clearly written manner.
• Effectively presents cases in court, staff, and other meetings as necessary.
• Effectively communicates clinical and other information about the family to team members, purchasers, and consultants.
• Completes initial assessment, initial treatment plan, ongoing treatment plans, and discharge summaries promptly that clearly describe the course of treatment.
• Maintains knowledge of community resources and can access them when necessary.
• Willingness to travel and some evening hours required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications And Experience

Education/Training: Current Occupational Therapy License through Wisconsin DSPS; Certification by NBCOT (required for licensure).

Skills: Demonstrable knowledge of normal and pathological child and adolescent development behavior. Demonstrable knowledge of OT evidence-based and current best practice. A proven ability to work with children and adolescents and their families. A demonstrable ability to guide and direct the treatment efforts of a multidisciplinary team toward a common treatment goal. Ability to manage a flexible schedule. Willingness to travel and some evening hours required.

Job Benefits

• Community-based position
• $37 an hour for a training license
• $50 an hour for being fully licensed
• 401k profit sharing
• Casual dress
• Company-paid training
• Ongoing paid training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Employer

Compensation details:

37-50 Hourly Wage