Occupational Therapist

SSM Health • Janesville, WI

73d • Hybrid

About The Position

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. This role offers the opportunity to work within a large team of highly skilled and experienced certified hand therapists and in direct contact with hand surgeons and advanced practitioners. The position involves a wide variety of interesting and challenging cases, close collaboration with advanced practitioners, and encourages professional development.

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.
• Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Nice To Haves

• Certified Hand Therapists (CHT)

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

• Generous continuing education benefit
• Clinical ladder participation
• Ongoing training and mentorship
• Encourage professional development
• One week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Instant access to earned, unpaid base pay before payday through DailyPay (fees may apply).
• Upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

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