OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - SPECIAL CARE NURSERY- REHAB RESOURCE POOL

Froedtert & MCW • West Bend, WI

73d • Onsite

About The Position

This is an as-needed position with no set hours or schedule. It may be an excellent opportunity for an OT looking to supplement their current practice, maintain clinical skills, expand their hospital-based experience, or develop specialized experience working with infants. The OT will provide individualized assessment and treatment based on the clinical needs of infants in the Special Care Nursery while collaborating with nurses, physicians, therapists, and other members of the care team. The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive occupational therapy services to the patient by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care and treatment programs. The therapist also participates in varied Rehabilitation Services department activities designed to enhance patient care and programs. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
• Current Wisconsin state license as an Occupational Therapist.
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for the Healthcare Provider, or an AHA-approved equivalent, within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with infants, pediatric patients, or in an acute-care hospital setting.
• Experience with developmental, sensory, feeding, positioning, or other neonatal/pediatric occupational therapy interventions.
• Experience working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and family-centered care skills.
• RN/OT/PT/SLP, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to infants in the Special Care Nursery.
• Assess patients and develop individualized treatment plans based on clinical needs.
• Implement therapeutic interventions designed to support development, function, and participation.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
• Document assessments, treatment plans, interventions, and patient progress accurately and timely.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team.
• Support family-centered care through education, communication, and collaboration with parents and caregivers.
• Participate in Rehabilitation Services department activities and initiatives designed to enhance patient care and clinical programs.
• Maintain current clinical knowledge and participate in continuing education opportunities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level