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SSM Health

Occupational Therapist, Hand Specialist

SSM Health, Janesville, Wisconsin, United States,


It's more than a career, it's a callingWI-SSM Health Dean Medical Group Janesville

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:QualificationOT, Hand Specialist -3 Years ExperienceCandidates has the hand therapy certification to qualifyIt requires a 4-day/week presence in the department.Shifts are scheduled between the hours of 7:30am-6pm on weekdays (no nights or weekends).This is a Janesville clinic based position but must be willing to travel to East clinic to cover hand therapy needs at this additional site (split).Specific schedule can be discussed at time of hire (start/end times and designated day off).

We offer the exciting opportunity to work within a large team of experienced CHTs in direct contact with our hand surgeons and HUE PA-Cs (including trauma and plastics) in an integrated hand clinic model. We provide flexible scheduling that includes hand clinic and outpatient schedule time.

We have a generous continuing education benefit, access to a clinical ladder program, ongoing training and mentorship, and we encourage professional development within your practice. Our CHTs are true leaders in our department! You will enjoy the wide variety of interesting and challenging cases, the close collaboration with our advanced practitioners, and you will be able to take your skills to the next level.

BenefitsSSM Health offers competitive compensation and Comprehensive Benefits PackageMedical, Dental, Vision, LifeIncome based medical insurance premium discountsHSA/FSA optionsShort and Long-Term DisabilityGenerous PTO Bank403b/401k retirement plansDaily Pay: Get paid daily doing the work you love in a way that fits your life.Tuition reimbursement, continued education, discounts, and participations in the Federal Loan Forgiveness ProgramProfessional development days and opportunities for career advancementEmployee Relief Fund to help with life’s unexpected financial emergenciesCommitment to employee wellness through our EAP

Job Summary:Performs initial evaluations, develops treatment plans and sets appropriate goals to assist patients in achieving their maximum functional level.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESAdministers 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.

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

EXPERIENCEThree years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSConstant 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.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location: IllinoisOccupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)AndCertified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

State of Work Location: MissouriOccupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional RegistrationAndCertified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

State of Work Location: OklahomaOccupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical BoardAndCertified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

State of Work Location: WisconsinOccupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesAndCertified 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:

32

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.

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Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).Flexible Payment Options:

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ur voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay

(fees may apply)

before payday.Upfront Tuition Coverage:

we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.