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WI-Waupun Memorial Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job 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:_** **_o_** **_ur 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 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:

4502000045 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY

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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