Occupational Therapist
- Appleton, WI
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Department: Rehabilitation
- Schedule: Full time, 40 hours, Day shift, weekend rotation (1 shift/month)
- Hospital:St. Elizabeth Hospital
- Location: Appleton, WI
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your communityBenefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and treat patient with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
- Assess patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
- Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitor and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
- Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
- Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
- Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.