Occupational Therapist, Hand Specialist

SSM Health • Janesville, WI

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About The Position

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Janesville Worker Type: Regular Job Highlights: 36 hours per week, Hourly, Monday-Fridays, at our Janesville and East Clinic locations. We offer the exciting opportunity to work within a large team of highly skilled and experienced certified hand therapists and in direct contact with our hand surgeons and advanced practitioners. We have a generous continuing education benefit, clinical ladder participation, ongoing training and mentorship, and we encourage professional development within your practice. Our CHTs are true leaders in our department! You will enjoy the wide variety of interesting and challenging cases, the close collaboration with our advanced practitioners, and will take your skills to the next level! Sign on Bonus of 10,000.00 for external qualified candidates ( 2 year commitment with SSM Health). Job Summary: Performs initial evaluations, develops treatment plans and sets appropriate goals to assist patients in achieving their maximum functional level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• Three years' experience
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Illinois Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration And Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board And Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services And Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

Responsibilities

• Administers and evaluates tests of musculoskeletal, neurological and physiological responses to determine functioning.
• Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an patient evaluation.
• Designs and fabricates orthotics and adaptive equipment.
• Initiates and performs treatments through the use of exercise, manual therapy, physical agents and rehabilitation.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
• Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees