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Froedtert South Occupational Therapist in Pleasant Prairie, United States
Occupational Therapist
Froedtert South Pleasant Prairie, WI (Onsite) Part-Time
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POSITION PURPOSE
Evaluates patients and formulates individualized treatment programs in coordination with the physician’s participation
Implements activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps
Maintains patient records
Assists in program development
Assists in maintaining appropriate equipment inventory
Directs aides and students as assigned.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Bachelors Degree in: Occupational Therapy
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Entry Level
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Current certification to practice as O.T.R
by State of Wisconsin.
Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois based on job assignment location.
Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
N/A
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Ability to direct and carry out individualized patient evaluation and treatment (involves professional knowledge/ judgment, physical abilities, dexterity, ability to maneuver in the environment.)
Ability to maintain patient documentation throughout the course of treatment.
Physical, technical, and cognitive ability to operate OT equipment and modalities.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, hospital administrators, staff, and others.
Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.
Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years
Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations
Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
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Job Snapshot
Job Type Rehabilitation
Schedule Part-Time
Shift Days
Hours 40
Facility/Name Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital