Job Description
It's more than a career, it's a calling
WI-Agnesian Health Plaza Bldg A
Worker Type:
Regular
Job Highlights:
Part Time-16 hours per week
Job Summary:
Performs initial evaluations, develops treatment plans and sets appropriate goals to assist patients in achieving their maximum functional level.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements:
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administers and evaluates tests of musculoskeletal, neurological and physiological responses to determine functioning.
Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an patient evaluation.
Designs and fabricates orthotics and adaptive equipment. Initiates and performs treatments through the use of exercise, manual therapy, physical agents and rehabilitation.
Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting.
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
Three years' experience
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)
And
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
State of Work Location: Missouri
Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
And
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
State of Work Location: Oklahoma
Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
And
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
State of Work Location: Wisconsin
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
And
Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission
Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
HAND CLINIC
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
16
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.
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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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,