Occupational Therapist - 1.0 FTE

Prairie Ridge Health; Town of Columbus (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Retirement match with on-site advisor

Daycare flexible spending

MedBridge CEUs subscription

On-site training

Travel/CEU paid

Job summary

Prairie Ridge Health in Wisconsin seeks an Occupational Therapist to join the Rehab Department, delivering expert direct patient care in an outpatient orthopedic setting. The role includes collaboration with rehab professionals and orthopedic providers, with shared time between Sun Prairie and Columbus locations and occasional inpatient support.

The ideal candidate holds an OT degree and Wisconsin license, with preferred Hand Therapist certification.

Qualifications

• Doctorate, master's, or bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Valid Wisconsin Occupational Therapy license.
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Experience with UE injuries and post-operative protocols; neurologic involvement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in outpatient orthopedic setting.
• Collaborate with rehab team and orthopedic providers.
• Support for general inpatient care as needed.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Hand Therapy

Orthopedic Rehab

Patient Care

Education

OT Degree (Bachelor's or higher)

Job description

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team memberto join our Rehab Department and go above and beyond to deliver outstanding personalized care in the role of Occupational Therapist. This position is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) and will be responsible for providing direct patient care, primarily in an outpatient, orthopedic setting. The position will be collaborating with other rehab professionals and orthopedic providers (including a hand and upper extremity surgeon) with a combination direct access/referral-based setting within the Sun Prairie and Columbus locations. This opportunity does include as-needed support for our general medical inpatients.

WHY CHOOSE PRAIRIE RIDGE HEALTH?
At Prairie Ridge Health, we prioritize the well-being of our providers, ensuring that each can deliver care at the highest standard. We believe that by providing our team with the necessary time, resources, and support, that they can deliver exceptional care to our patients. Our commitment to providers means that you can expect to have the tools and assistance needed to meet each patient where they are at, build therapeutic alliance, and restore function. Here is what you can expect:

• 1-on-1 patient care, focused on patient outcomes
  • 1 hour initial evaluations
  • 45 minute treatment sessions
  • Paid documentation time in the morning and afternoon
  • Support for patient care provided by rehab aide team members
• Outstanding front office support staff and patient relationships
• Mentorship opportunities with clinical specialists in orthopedics, sports rehab, and lymphedema
• Paid continuing education credits including paid travel/on-site time
• Regular on-site training/course opportunities
• Paid subscription to MedBridge for additional CEUs, Home Exercise Program prescription
• Competitive pay rates and unique benefits including:
  
  • Generous PTO, paid sick leave, and vacation-for-volunteering PTO opportunities
  • Matching retirement plans with access to on-site financial advisor
  • Flexible spending employer contributions for daycare expenses
  • Nutritional support through popular take-home meals
• Regular market-rate adjustments to maintain competitive wages and benefits
• Resources and training opportunities from the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

• Doctorate, master's degree or baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy from a fully accredited occupational therapy program.
• Valid Occupational Therapy license in the State of Wisconsin
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred
• CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Experience in clinical occupational therapy, including experience working with UE injuries/post-operative protocols (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and finger), and neurologic involvement strongly preferred.

FTE:1.0 (40 hours per week)
We want you to love where you work, CARE about your community, and have fun while doing it!

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

Experience

Preferred

Experience in clinical occupational therapy, including experience working with UE injuries/post-operative protocols (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and finger), and neurologic involvementNew graduates, as well as experienced applicants are welcome to apply

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Occupational Therapist

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