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SSM Health Occupational Therapist (H) in Janesville, Wisconsin
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Janesville
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Work only Day Shift Mondays - Fridays (no weekends or evenings).
Sign on Bonus of $5,000.00 for qualified external candidates ( 2 year Commitment with SSSM Health).
Clinics are closed for 6 observed holidays (Christmas Day, New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving Day).
Clinic shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7:30am-5:30pm (exact schedule can be discussed upon hire).
80% patient care/ 20% dictation time is built into your weekly schedule.
Hourly positions (not salaried).
Eligible for Travel time plus Mileage reimbursement when working at sites other than your home site.
Eligible for participation in SSM Health's Clinical Ladder Program.
Eligible for our Department's Continuing Education Benefit (currently have $750 annually to spend on CE which includes registration and travel expenses, then increases to $1,000 annually).
Free MedBridge Access for unlimited online CE courses, home exercise programs, and patient and clinician resources.
Opportunities to work in specialty groups with other clinicians. Ongoing department education and trainings.
OTs specifically have the opportunity to work towards a Clinical Specialist promotion if they meet the eligibility requirements (same salary compensation grade as an OT, Hand specialist, so this would not apply to the OT, Hand Specialist position).
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)
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- Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
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- 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:
5241220164 DMG JANESV EAST OT
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
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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