Occupational Therapist: Diverse Rehab & Team Impact

Vernon Health; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Vernon Health is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our Therapy Services team. This 0.8 FTE position works four days per week and offers a rewarding mix of outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy, providing the opportunity to work with diverse patients and diagnoses.

You’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy to improve function, independence, and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license.
• NBCOT certification.
• CPR certification.
• Rehabilitation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy to improve function, independence, and quality of life.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, educate patients and families, recommend adaptive equipment, and help patients achieve meaningful goals across the continuum of care.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $35.79 USD to $53.68 USD
  
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Description

Build your occupational therapy career with variety, collaboration, and meaningful patient relationships.

Vernon Health is seeking a compassionate Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our Therapy Services team. This 0.8 FTE position works four days per week and offers a rewarding mix of outpatient and inpatient occupational therapy, providing the opportunity to work with diverse patients and diagnoses. This position offers the opportunity to practice in a dynamic, collaborative, and rewarding healthcare environment.

Our state-of-the-art outpatient rehabilitation facility offers a wide variety of services, advanced therapeutic tools, and modern equipment designed to optimize patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity to practice at the top of your license, utilizing the full scope of Occupational Therapy skills in evaluation, treatment planning, and clinical decision-making.

In this role, you’ll evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and provide evidence-based therapy to improve function, independence, and quality of life. You’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary healthcare team, educate patients and families, recommend adaptive equipment, and help patients achieve meaningful goals across the continuum of care. Your caseload will offer clinical variety, including orthopedics, neurological conditions, pediatrics, lymphedema, and prehabilitation (prehab) services. We are committed to supporting professional growth and offer opportunities for clinical specialization. Continuing education and mentorship opportunities are available to foster specialization and ongoing professional development.

This position includes a holiday rotation and regular weekend rotations for inpatient care.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Occupational Therapy
• Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license
• NBCOT certification
• CPR certification
• Previous experience preferred but not required
• Strong interest in lymphedema and pediatrics

Join Vernon Health and enjoy the variety of occupational therapy practice while making a meaningful difference for patients in our community.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Paid Time Off and Bereavement Leave
• Tuition Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan with 4% employer match

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Occupational Therapy.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Occupational Therapist

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