Occupational Therapist; Pediatric Therapy; 0.9 FTE, Day Shift

13759BR

FTE : 0.9

Shift : Days

Compensation : Commensurate based on experience

Hours Per Week : 36

Weekends : No

Benefit Eligible

$7,500 Sign on Bonus!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and professional Occupational Therapist to join our Outpatient Pediatric therapy team . At UnityPoint Health - Meriter Therapy patients are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to serving the community by living our FOCUS values of Foster Unity - Own the Moment - Champion Excellence - Seize Opportunity in our daily work .

We know that our greatest strength is our people, and we strive to provide an environment that fosters success through our vast employee wellness program, a clinical career ladder for therapists to build upon their clinical and leadership skills, and mentorship opportunities to establish a strong knowledge base and build relationships.

Our therapy team also actively participates in shared governance, a clinical team-based leadership structure that ensures clinical decision making is a collaborative process that promotes future growth and advancement.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Work within the context of patient-centered care in an outpatient pediatric clinic setting.
• Provide evaluation and treatment services with concise and efficient documentation / billing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes.
• Embrace lifelong learning : willingly receive feedback and learn from team members, seek continual learning opportunities to advance one's own practice, and share feedback to promote the growth of the team.
• Engage in staff meetings, advanced practice teams, and shared governance to help drive best practice and clinical excellence.
• Demonstrate a willingness to be flexible and to take on additional responsibilities to support the team and process improvement initiatives within the department.
• Appropriately delegate tasks to support personnel.

Why UnityPoint Health?

• Commitment to our Team - For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
• Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
• Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https : / / dayinthelife.unitypoint.org / to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Qualifications Include :

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Wisconsin in Occupational Therapy
• NBCOT certification
• Specific skills : knowledge and experience in infant / pediatrics

EEO / M / F / D / V