Job Information
SSM Health Occupational Therapist - Green County Schools/Monroe Clinic Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-Monroe Clinic Hospital
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Department: Rehab Services
Patient Population: Birth to school age children
Sign On Bonus: $5,000
Schedule: Full-time; Dayshift
Starting Pay: $34.23 (Offers are based on years of experience and equity)
Locations: Monroe Clinic Hospital
515 22nd Avenue
Monroe, WI 53566
and surrounding schools throughout Green County.
This position primarily provides school-based service, birth-to-three (B-3), and outpatient (OP) programs.
This position also aids the broader OT team in servicing hospital patients as needed (IP and OP)
3 days per week in schools; 1 day per week on Birth to 3 years old and Outpatient at Monroe Clinic Hospital.
Flexible scheduling within the hours range from 7am to 6pm.
This is an amazing opportunity to provide services to schools & Birth-to-Three clients in Green County. The schedule offers full time during the school year with a reduced summer schedule, while still being provided with full time benefits year-round.
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.
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4502000028 Occupational Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
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