Occupational Therapist

SSM Health • Greendale, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits. This role involves assessing a patient's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills, designing and implementing appropriate treatment plans, and continuously monitoring and modifying the plan of care as needed. The Occupational Therapist is also responsible for documenting patient progress, seeking consultation when necessary, and educating patients and their families/caregivers about patient deficits. Additionally, the position includes planning and assisting with patient discharge from therapy services, providing information on adaptive equipment and support programs, and overseeing care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards. The therapist is expected to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Requirements

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• No experience required
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• Occupational Therapist license in Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, or Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Documents findings of patient progress.
• Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed.
• Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)
• Flexible Payment Options: 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: through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level