Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Clinic

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WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Location: Fond du Lac, WI

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Department: Outpatient Clinic We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our hospital-based Outpatient Clinic in Fond du Lac, WI. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and is eager to grow professionally within a collaborative and mission-driven environment.
Position Details:

• Schedule: Part-time Day Shift 20 hours per week
• Sign-On Bonus: Available for qualified external candidates
• Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs

Practice Environment:

• Outpatient clinic located within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes a mix of orthopedic and neurologic conditions
• Flexibility to develop in an area of specialty or clinical interest
• Collaborative team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists

Why Join Us?

• Supportive environment with mentoring and professional development opportunities
• Access to continuing education ,
  clinical ladder program , and 403(b) retirement matching
• Strong emphasis on shared education ,
  teamwork , and clinical excellence
• Be part of a mission-driven organization rooted in the values of SSM Health and our Catholic health care tradition

We invite you to fulfill your calling and grow your career with a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Job Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY 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.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).
• Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement:
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of

Work Location:

Illinois

• Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

State of

Work Location:

Missouri

• Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

State of

Work Location:

Oklahoma

• Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board

State of

Work Location:

Wisconsin

• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Therapies Occ OP Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

20

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 Daily Pay 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 Flex Path Funded for eligible team members.

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