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WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type:

PRN

Job Highlights:

Department: Rehabilitation Services

Patient Population: Inpatient

Starting Pay: $34.23+ (Offers are based on years of experience and equity)

Schedule: Scheduled on an as needed basis, in-advanced scheduling options; coverage for PTOs and call-ins.

Starting Pay: (Offers are based on years of experience and equity)

Shift Differentials: Weekends, when applicable

Location: SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

700 South Park Street

Madison, WI 53715

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 25-50 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.

Work Shift:

PRN / Per Diem Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4502000007 Occupational Therapy

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

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