Occupational Therapist Pediatric and NICU

Ascension Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 117,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ascension Health’s Saint Joseph's Hospital in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a skilled Occupational Therapist to join the Rehabilitation-Pediatric and NICU team on a PRN weekday and weekend schedule (7:00-3:30).

You will design and monitor comprehensive care plans, mentor COTAs and Therapy Technicians, educate families for discharge, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure high-quality, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider within 1 month (30 days) of hire date; American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• OT credentialed by the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Responsibilities

• Design, monitor, and evolve comprehensive plans of care tailored to each patient’s goals and independent living skills.
• Guide and support families and caregivers, ensuring knowledge, adaptive equipment, and community resources for a smooth discharge.
• Provide mentorship and clinical oversight to COTAs and Therapy Technicians, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and compliance.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to ensure patients receive the highest standard of care.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Saint Joseph's Hospital

Department: Rehabilitation- Pediatric and NICU

Schedule: PRN Weekday and Weekend opportunities: 7:00-3:30

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Collaborative Patient Care: Design, monitor, and evolve comprehensive plans of care tailored to each patient’s unique goals and independent living skills.

• Empowerment Through Education: Guide and support families and caregivers, ensuring they have the knowledge, adaptive equipment, and community resources needed for a smooth, confident discharge.

• Clinical Leadership: Provide mentorship and clinical oversight to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Therapy Technicians, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and compliance.

• Continuous Growth: Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, seeking consultations when needed to ensure our patients receive the absolute highest standard of care.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

• Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan

• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRightsSp6.12.pdf) poster.

Min Salary: 38.62

Max Salary 56.48