Occupational Therapist-Outpatient

Company: SSM Health
Location: Waupun
Posted on: April 15, 2025

Job Description:

It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-Waupun Memorial HospitalWorker Type:RegularJob Highlights:It's more than a career, it's a calling

• External candidate are eligible for a Sign on Bonus ( 2 year commitment with SSM Health).
• The hours of operation are 8:30 to 5:00 Monday through Friday (negotiable).
• 75% outpatient and 25% inpatient
• There is a weekend rotation which would be 1 Saturday per month for inpatient treatment as needed. (usually, 1-3 hours per Saturday)
• There may be one regular day per week or occasional coverage at Ripon Community Hospital (20-minute drive from Waupun) Mileage would be paid if you travel between locations during one workday)
• Expertise in lymphedema or incontinence treatment would be ideal.
• However, new graduates are welcome to apply.
• SSM Health offers the 10 year student loan forgiveness program as a non-profit entity.
• Caseload includes -25% inpatient (acute care including post-op total joints) and 75% outpatient care (shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand diagnoses).
• Continuing education is offered both to attend outside courses and access to Medbridge. Benefits:
  • • • SSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits Package
      • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
      • Income based medical insurance premium discounts
      • HSA/FSA options
      • Short and Long-Term Disability
      • Generous PTO Bank
      • 403b/401k retirement plans
      • Daily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life.
      • Tuition reimbursement, continued education, discounts, and participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
      • Professional development days and opportunities for career advancement
      • Employee Relief Fund to help with life's unexpected financial emergencies
      • Commitment to employee wellness through our EAP
      • 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. -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 practiceEXPERIENCE
            • No experience requiredPHYSICAL 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 CERTIFICATIONSResuscitation 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 ServicesWork Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Job Type:EmployeeDepartment:4502000045 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPYScheduled Weekly Hours:40Benefits: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. -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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