Occupational Therapist: Enable Daily Independence & Rehab

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and improve their daily living activities. You will implement therapy, fabricate assistive devices, and monitor outcomes as part of a collaborative care team.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, caregiver instruction, documentation, and adherence to insurance guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• No experience required.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in Wisconsin or ability to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and evaluates patient abilities and daily living activities.
• Establishes and implements a plan of care with goals; fabricates assistive devices to promote independence.
• Plans for discharge, provides home programs and family teaching, and orders equipment.
• Completes documentation including progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing records; applies insurance guidelines.
• Maintains clean, orderly treatment areas and assists with patient handling and transfers.
• Demonstrates modality and exercise technique knowledge and safety considerations.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and manages caseload with leadership coordination.
• Pursues ongoing education and orients new staff; participates in coworker evaluations.
• Assesses age-specific needs and ensures care aligns with department policies and standards.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and improve their daily living activities. You will implement therapy, fabricate assistive devices, and monitor outcomes as part of a collaborative care team.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, caregiver instruction, documentation, and adherence to insurance guidelines.