Occupational Therapist (OT)

Lifepoint Health®; Oak Creek (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

PTO and disability coverage

Tuition assistance and career growth

Job summary

Rehabilitation Hospital of Oak Creek, part of Lifepoint Health, is opening a brand-new inpatient rehabilitation facility and seeks a dedicated Occupational Therapist. Join a team dedicated to maximizing health, function and quality of life for adult and geriatric patients in a comprehensive rehab program.

The OT will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate therapeutic interventions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in teaching and documentation.

Qualifications

• 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 (BLS/CPR) card.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patients' needs and initiates appropriate occupational therapy interventions.
• Collaborates with the patient team for professional OT practice and interdisciplinary teamwork.
• Monitors treatment effects and progress toward short- and long-term goals.
• Performs patient assessments and reassessments and documents accurately.
• Manages pain affecting function and coordinates physician contact when needed.
• Creates teaching plans and includes family when appropriate; documents effectively.
• Reports patient progress and discharge barriers in team conferences.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient assessment

Documentation

Education

OT license in Wisconsin

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

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!

Schedule:

Full time, Days

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. We strive to maximize the health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.

How You'll Contribute

• 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 and part-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

• 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.