Occupational Therapist; 0.8FTE; Day Shift

0.8 FTE, 32 hours per week, day shift with weekend and holiday rotation required.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Acute Care 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, and Seize Opportunity in our daily work.

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

Student Stipend Program Eligible! Our Career Launch program allows Occupational Therapy students to receive $1,000/month, up to six months prior to graduation, and an additional $500 bonus after receiving the required licensure for the role.

Responsibilities

• Work within the context of patient-centered care in an acute care setting.
• Provide evaluation and treatment services to complex patients; concise and efficient documentation/billing in accordance with regulatory standards.
• Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
• 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.
• Willing to take on additional responsibilities for team scheduling, program development, and process improvement.
• Supervise aide team members.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program.
• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Wisconsin in Occupational Therapy.
• NBCOT certification.
• Experience in an acute care setting.

Benefits

At UnityPoint Health, we offer a competitive Total Rewards program with benefits focused on your needs and priorities, no matter your life stage. Here are just a few:

• Paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, and an employee recognition program.
• Dental, health, and vision insurance, paid holidays, short- and long-term disability, and more.
• Pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help grow your family.

We champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, honoring the ways people are unique and embracing what brings us together. We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is vital to delivering an exceptional employment experience.