Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Clinic

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Location:

Fond du Lac, WI
Department:
Outpatient Clinic

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist to join our hospital-based Outpatient Clinic in Fond du Lac, WI. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician who is passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-centered care and is eager to grow professionally within a collaborative and mission-driven environment.

Position Details:

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Schedule:

Part-time | Day Shift | 20 hours per week

• Sign-On Bonus:
Available for qualified external candidates

• Eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs

Practice Environment:

• Outpatient clinic located within a hospital setting

• Patient population includes a mix of orthopedic and neurologic conditions

• Flexibility to develop in an area of specialty or clinical interest

• Collaborative team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists

Why Join Us?

• Supportive environment with mentoring and professional development opportunities

• Access to continuing education , clinical ladder program , and 403(b) retirement matching

• Strong emphasis on shared education , teamwork , and clinical excellence

• Be part of a mission-driven organization rooted in the values of SSM Health and our Catholic health care tradition

We invite you to fulfill your calling and grow your career with a team that values compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.

Job Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

• Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.

• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

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

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

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 hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

• 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 lbs.

• Occasional lifting/moving patients.

• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

• Occasional driving.

• Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement:
Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

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