Occupational Therapist

Froedtert South
Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States
Full-time

POSITION PURPOSE

Evaluates patients and formulates individualized treatment programs in coordination with the physician’s participation

Implements activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps

Maintains patient records

Assists in program development

Assists in maintaining appropriate equipment inventory

Directs aides and students as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

Bachelors Degree in : Occupational Therapy

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Entry Level

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Current certification to practice as O.T.R

by State of Wisconsin.

Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Wisconsin and / or Illinois based on job assignment location.

Current BLS and / or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

N / A

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Ability to direct and carry out individualized patient evaluation and treatment (involves professional knowledge / judgment, physical abilities, dexterity, ability to maneuver in the environment.)

Ability to maintain patient documentation throughout the course of treatment.

Physical, technical, and cognitive ability to operate OT equipment and modalities.

Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, hospital administrators, staff, and others.

Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.

Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years

Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations

Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law

All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

30+ days ago
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