OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST at Froedtert in Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin

Job Description:

***Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist***

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Location: US:WI:MENOMONEE FALLS at our FROEDTERT MEN FALLS HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.500000

Shift: Shift 1

Job Summary:

The Behavioral Health Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive occupational therapy services to patients in mental health day treatment including Partial Hospitalization and/or Intensive Outpatient Therapy by assessing, planning, implementing and documenting patient care and treatment.

Essential duties include psychoeducation and occupational therapy group-based treatment for behavioral health patients, behavioral health driven care interventions, and participation on an interdisciplinary team.

The therapist contributes to various Behavioral Health Services department activities designed to enhance patient care and programs. An Occupational Therapist II demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment skills and is involved in program development, staff education, and student supervision. Completes other duties as assigned. This role reports to the Manager of Behavioral Health.

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive occupational therapy services to the patient by assessing, planning, implementing, and documenting patient care and treatment programs. The therapist participates in varied Rehabilitation Services department activities designed to enhance patient care and programs. A Occupational Therapist II demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment skills and is involved in program development, staff education, student supervision. Also demonstrates emerging leadership skills and mentors department staff. Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of two years of clinical Therapist experience meeting requirements of Level I responsibilities as determined by interview and assessment

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Bachelors or Master's degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program is required.

Must be proficient at all OT level 1 competencies, maintain productivity level, demonstrates optimal customer service performance, and have the potential to take on additional responsibilities. May require clinical expertise in specific discipline.

WI state license as an Occupational Therapist is required. American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 3 months of hire.

Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

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  Paid time off
  


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  Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
  


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  Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  


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  Referral bonuses
  


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  Retirement plan - 403b
  


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  Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
  


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  Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available
  

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.