Occupational Therapist

SSM Health • Madison, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join a collaborative care team providing outpatient occupational therapy to a diverse caseload, including orthopedic, neurological, and industrial patients. This role focuses on evaluating functional abilities, developing individualized treatment plans, tracking progress, and educating patients and caregivers to support independence and recovery. The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Requirements

• OT degree required
• Wisconsin OT license required
• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.
• Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) (for Illinois)
• Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration (for Missouri)
• Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board (for Oklahoma)
• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (for Wisconsin)

Nice To Haves

• Interest in specialty wheelchair evaluations is a plus (training available).

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

• 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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees