Occupational Therapist - St. Mary's Hospital - Prn

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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
Worker Type:
PRN
Job Highlights:
Join the SSM Health Team and Fulfill Your Calling!
Our Culture
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SSM Health is committed to creating a partnership with employees. We ask our employees to actively engage and participate in decisions that impact on their work. We celebrate together and recognize those people who help us deliver an exceptional experience.
Our Opportunities
SSM Health offers competitive compensation. In addition, relevant work experience will be factored into your offer.
Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Income based medical insurance premium discounts
• HSA/FSA options
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Generous PTO
• 403b/401k retirement plans
• Daily Pay! Access your paycheck when you want it

Position Specific Information
Schedule: Scheduled as needed basis, can be up to 2-3 times a week
Location:St. Mary's Hospital
700 South Park Street
Madison, WI 53715
Qualification/Ideal Candidate: Must have an active OT license within the state of Wisconsin; Hospital based experience preferred.
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.

Licenses / Certifications:
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services, Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
Work Shift:
PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)
Job Type:
Employee
Department:
4502000007 Occupational Therapy
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0
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