Occupational Therapist - Hand Specialist

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist | Certified Hand Therapist supports outpatient hand and upper extremity rehabilitation with a predictable weekday schedule. The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, with general working hours between 7:30am and 5:00pm. One late evening per week is required, extending the workday to 6:30pm; late nights are not scheduled on Fridays. There are no on-call, weekend, or holiday requirements.

Primary Responsibilities and Requirements

• 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 and Experience

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice.
• 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 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.
• Rare crawling.

Required Professional License and/or Certifications

• Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment.
• 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

5241220164 DMG JANESV EAST OT

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave: one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
• Flexible Payment Options: instant access to earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) through DailyPay.
• Upfront Tuition Coverage: upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath for eligible team members.

Company Information

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.