Occupational Therapist - Ashland

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

ASPIRUS ST. LUKE'S ASHLAND CLINIC in Ashland, WI is seeking a OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST-WI to join our PT-ASHLAND team!

Salary Range: $34.19 - $49.57 Hourly
Schedule/

Hours:

DAY ONLY, 8 hours
Weekend Requirement:
Generally No Weekends
FTE: PART TIME, 0.600000 FTE
Off Premise On-Call:
No

The Occupational Therapist provides patient care consisting of evaluation, planning, treatment and documentation; will supervise Assistants, Attendants and students during provision of treatment.

This is a full-time acute care position in Occupational Therapy which includes occasionally flexing between acute care and inpatient rehabilitation. The ideal candidate is comfortable transitioning between fast-paced acute caseloads and goal-oriented rehab services, ensuring seamless patient care across levels of recovery.

• Education:
  
  See Licensure/Certification/Registration requirement.
• Experience:
  
  N/A
• Licensure/Certification/Registration:
  Licensure in the state of Minnesota. New hires may have a temporary Occupational Therapist license issued by the Minnesota Department of Health upon hire with permanent licensure within 120 days of hire.

• Education:
  
  N/A
• Experience:
  
  Age-Specific (e.g. Pediatrics).
• Licensure/Certification/Registration: N/A

Ability to establish therapeutic rapport with patients; good observation and judgment skills; keen awareness and application of safety precaution/procedures; effective communication skills (verbal, non-verbal, written); administering evaluation procedures; knowledge of cardiac rehabilitation, hand therapy and industrial O.T.

• READING - Intermediate:
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• WRITING - Intermediate:
  Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, or procedures.
• SPEAKING - Intermediate:
  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one, small group situations or before groups of customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
  - Basic Skills:
  
  Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
• REASONING ABILITY - Intermediate
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES - Skilled at assessment and knowledgeable of growth and development. Provides appropriate care respective to the ages of the patients served per clinical environment.

• Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients; occasionally lifts supplies/equipment. Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
• Stand - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Walk - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Sit - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Reach with hands and arms - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Stoop, Squat, Kneel, or Crouch - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Bending-repetitive forward - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Talk or hear - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)

• Up to 10 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Up to 25 pounds - Continuously Over 2/3 (5.5 – 8 hours)
• Up to 35 pounds - Frequently 1/3 to 2/3 (2.5 – 5.5 hours)
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally Under 1/3 (1-2.5 hours)

Typical Noise Level - Moderate noise (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic)

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.
• PTO accrual from day one!
• Generous retirement plan with match available.
• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus St. Luke’s – Ashland Clinic…