Occupational Therapist- St. Paul Elder Services
About The Position
St. Paul Elder Services is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join its Therapy Services team in Kaukauna, Wisconsin. The therapist helps residents maximize independence, improve functional abilities, and maintain the highest possible quality of life by developing and implementing individualized, outcome-focused treatment plans based on each resident’s needs, goals, and rehabilitation potential. Working as part of an interdisciplinary, patient-centered team, the Occupational Therapist provides high-quality therapy services and collaborates with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and other care professionals. The role also supports resident safety, dignity, rights, and person-centered care.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
- Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
- Valid Wisconsin state license, maintained throughout employment.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and documentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team.
- Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
- Strong commitment to resident advocacy and patient-centered care.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and demonstrate flexibility.
- Professionalism, compassion, and a commitment to continuous learning and development.
- Ability to perform the physical duties associated with occupational therapy services.
- Manual dexterity to operate medical equipment, computers, and other job-related tools.
- Ability to communicate effectively and use appropriate visual and auditory skills.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects up to 50 pounds without assistance.
- Ability to bend, twist, stand, walk, sit, and drive as required.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate residents and assess their functional abilities, rehabilitation potential, and individual therapy needs.
- Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable short-term and long-term goals.
- Provide occupational therapy services to improve or maintain residents' functional independence.
- Implement evidence-based treatment approaches and adapt interventions to meet individual needs.
- Monitor resident progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Collaborate with residents, families, physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate and train residents, families, and facility staff to promote safety and continued progress.
- Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
- Participate in care conferences, staff meetings, committees, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Supervise and appropriately delegate responsibilities to assistants, support personnel, students, and volunteers within professional guidelines.
- Promote resident rights, safety, dignity, and person-centered care.
- Maintain compliance with professional standards, ethical guidelines, and organizational policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
