Occupational Therapist (OT)

Memorial Physician Practices; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Brand new facility

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek is opening as a brand-new 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility in 2026 and is part of Lifepoint Health. We are seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our team in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, delivering comprehensive rehabilitation services to adult and geriatric patients.

You will assess needs, coordinate with care teams, document progress, and contribute to a supportive, high-quality patient experience in a new, state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility and accountability for care of patients treated by staff and students.
• Assesses patients' needs and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Observes and evaluates treatment progress and communicates with physicians as needed.
• Performs assessments and reassessments with timely documentation and QI scoring.
• Assesses pain and implements interventions to facilitate participation in therapy.
• Delivers teaching plans and involves family when appropriate.
• Reports patient progress and discharge barriers at team conferences.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy modalities.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Education

OT licensure in the state

Job description

Schedule:

Full time, Days

Your experience matters

Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. Come join us on our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek is a brand-new 40 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026.We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Westrive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

How you'll contribute

An Occupational Therapist who excels in this role:

• Assumes responsibility and accountability as indicated for the care of those patients being treated by Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, rehabilitation technicians and occupational therapy students. May be assigned to orient staff and students and assume the duties and responsibilities of the supervisor in the absence of that individual as qualified to do so.
• Assesses patients' needs; identifies and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions; works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional occupational therapy practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Observes and evaluates treatment affect, accomplishment of short- and long-term goals. Recommends change to physician, if needed.
• Performs an appropriate assessment on each patient and performs reassessments, as per policy. Performs accurate and timely QI scoring. The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
• Formulates a teaching plan based on identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching, as appropriate. Performs appropriate documentation.
• Reports patient progress and barriers to discharge in each patient team conference.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of occupational therapy modalities.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility:Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting-edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• Education: Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the state where the hospital is located.
• Experience: Previous experience in all aspects of occupational therapy preferred.
• Additional Requirements: Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

About Us

Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek is a 40-bed inpatient rehabilitation facility committed to offering exceptional care to the Oak Creek community. We are part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast.

EEOC Statement

Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.