Occupational Therapist

About the position

Interim HealthCare of Milwaukee, WI is Nurse owned and operated. Every day, you help patients regain skills that enable them to live their best. As an OT for Interim HealthCare of Milwaukee, WI In-Home & Staffing, you'll have the opportunity to build your own skills, gain experience and grow in your career! As the nation's first healthcare staffing company, we are committed to helping OTs create their own pathway to success. At Interim HealthCare Staffing, you'll have the ability to work with all types of patients in a variety of settings, adding challenge and fulfilment to each day. If you're ready to take your OT career to a whole new level, you are made for this!

Responsibilities

• In-home: work within homes to ensure positive progression of client's health and wellness in regards to Occupational Therapy needs.
• Staffing: Provide occupational therapy to patients unable to perform daily tasks due to an illness or injury in nursing homes, rehab centers, assisted living facilities, clinics and hospitals.
• Work with a team of physicians, nurses, CNAs, PTs and SLPs to provide excellent patient care.
• Assist physician in evaluation of patient function, deficits, fall risks and adaptive equipment needs.
• Assess patient, establish therapy goals, document progress and modify therapy as needed.
• Assist patient with exercises to improve fine motor skills and coordination.
• Educate patients and family on established goals, exercises, safety and self-care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and active OT license in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 1 years of occupational therapy experience in a medical facility.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal healthcare laws and regulations.
• Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling, variety of assignments and work-life balance.
• Contract, temp-to-hire and direct-hire positions.
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs.
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University.
• Employee sponsored at Full Time (30+hours/week): Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Workers Compensation.