Occupational Therapist, Pediatrics - Inpatient

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Schedule Weekly Hours:

36

Gundersen Health System is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist! This is your opportunity to work in a hospital setting with a focus on caring for pediatric patients in La Crosse Wisconsin.

What you will do:

• 0.9 fte

• 72 hours every two weeks

• Monday

• Friday day shifts, with 1 weekend a month and 2 holidays a year

• Evaluate, create a plan of care and treat primarily hospitalized pediatric patients

What you will get:

• A welcoming team that has OT's with all experience levels

• Strong onboarding and mentoring program for new staff

• Support to grow in your career with access to our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program

• Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare benefits

What you need:

• Passion for working with pediatric population, ideal candidate with have pediatric OT experience

• Wisconsin Occupational Therapy License

• Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

Gundersen Health System is healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. While we call La Crosse home, our system has 7 hospitals and 65 clinics in neighboring communities. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care combined with the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it's who we are.

Job Description:

An Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats individuals with disabilities, injuries and disease using appropriate modalities and treatment techniques according to Wisconsin OT Standards of Practice. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary team in the areas of education and consultation regarding patient care needs, in accordance with the vision and mission of Gundersen Health System.

Major Responsibilities:

1.Works with patient and family members utilizing evaluations and treatment techniques specific diagnostic categories and/or functional impairment. Provide individualized intervention and education utilizing task analysis based on identified learning needs of the patient to ensure optimal patient care.

2.Responsible for completing documentation within established department standards to enhance effective patient care and proper reimbursement.

3.Complies with department competency list.

4.Interact and practice in collaboration with a variety of professionals and health care consumers. Communicate value of Occupational Therapy Services.

5.Participates in departmental and multidisciplinary review of process, treatment or systems issues for Quality Improvement initiatives.

6.Pursues relevant educational opportunities to maintain or enhance professional knowledge and meet departmental needs.

7.Adheres to regular and predictable attendance.

8.Personally interacts, engages with and cares for patients.

9.Ensures patient safety.

10. Performs other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy or a health related field

Work Experience:

REQUIRED

No experience required.

DESIRED

1 year experience in related field

License and Certifications:

REQUIRED

Occupational Therapist

• Wisconsin (OT) Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Age Specific Population Served:

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric (1 - 12 years)

Adolescent (13 - 17 years)

Adult (18 - 64 years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:

Exposed to infectious diseases.

Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:

Walking/Standing Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Kneeling/Half Kneel Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting

• Other Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Carrying

• Short Carry Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

Push/Pull (Static Force) Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Number of lbs 25-50

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267

Equal Opportunity Employer