Inpatient Occupational Therapist - Casual

Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well‑being of children. We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers. Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country, and we offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities for individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.

Responsibilities

• Supports the mission and strategic objectives of the hospital; engages in teamwork and enhances the image of pediatric Occupational Therapy and Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin; identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Understands and satisfies the developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients as they relate to physical functioning and development.
• Participates in weekend/holiday on‑call coverage rotation (inpatient units only).
• Provides Occupational Therapy evaluations and re‑evaluations, successfully completing required competencies.
• Delivers ongoing Occupational Therapy treatment.
• Counsels and trains parents in Occupational Therapy techniques and incorporates treatment goals into the home environment; actively participates in care management meetings.
• Maintains comprehensive written records of patient status and progress, including evaluation and re‑evaluation reports, daily treatment notes, plans of care, progress notes, discharge summaries and insurance authorizations.
• Ensures up‑to‑date insurance authorizations, collaborates with Financial Clearance, submits clinical requests promptly, and engages with insurance reviewers as needed for peer‑to‑peer review or authorization.
• Maximizes use of equipment, supplies and time; participates in hospital cost‑containment efforts and pursues third‑party reimbursement.
• Coordinates discharge planning by making referrals and monitoring progress via phone, letter or fax for all children evaluated or previously enrolled in therapy.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or equivalent in Occupational Therapy (required).
• 1+ years clinical experience in the pediatric field of Occupational Therapy (preferred) or relevant education.

Skills

• Knowledge of neonatal, pediatric, and adolescent growth and development and child/family responses to fear, illness, injury and hospitalization.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills for effective interaction with patients, families and medical staff in a team environment.
• Ability to represent the organization professionally, promote a positive image, and serve consumers with dignity, respect and fairness.

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS – Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association/American Red Cross/National Safety Council) – required.
• NBCOT – National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy – required.
• License OT – Occupational Therapist (26) – State of Wisconsin – required.

Schedule

Commit to two weekend shifts per month (Saturday or Sunday).