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SSM Health

Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Clinic

SSM Health, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, United States, 54035

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It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights: Location:

Fond du Lac, WI 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: 4502000038 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 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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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,

pregnancy, veteran status ,

or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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