Grace Lutheran Communities

Occupational Therapist

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PayCompetitive
LocationAltoona/Wisconsin
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: Ae7gTF59s06D233n0Kqcgw

      Are you a passionate therapist ready to take control of your career? Join our team and work directly with a company that truly values your expertise, supports your growth, and puts people before profits. Say hello to flexibility, autonomy, and a team that’s got your back every step of the way. It’s your time—help us bring rehabilitation in house.

      BENEFITS: (dependent on your work status)

      • Competitive Pay
      • Medical, Dental and Vision
      • Health Savings Account
      • Paid Time Off
      • PayActiv – On demand access to earned wages
      • Retirement match (up to 4%)

      ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

      • Conducts comprehensive assessments to establish individuals’ strengths, limitations and treatment plans to improve their well-being, health, and quality of life.
      • Develop the appropriate therapy treatment intervention based on the needs of the individual, in addition report progress of long- and short-term treatment goals.
      • Introduce new skills and approaches for individuals to achieve in daily life.
      • Evaluate individuals’ living space and/or other environment to ensure treatment plans meet safety protocol as well as consistent with the individuals’ resources.
      • Provides support, counsel, advice, training and education for individuals, family, caregivers and other professionals on the importance of being consistent with therapy treatment plans.
      • Efficiently assembles extensive documentation on individuals’ progress, care services and therapy adjustments, when necessary, that aligns with standard medical documentation and facility protocol/procedures documentation.
      • Collaboratively work with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
      • Must display excellent active listening skills, critical thinking skills, verbal/written communication skills, time management skills.
      • Must display compassion, integrity and respect to all individuals.
      • Supporting additional responsibilities and/or tasks as needed for the department.

      PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

      • Physically, be able to lift, transfer and assist patients while providing therapy interventions during physical activity.
      • Must be able to lift and carry items up to 25lbs, including assisting individuals when needed.
      • Ability to visually be able to perform job duties, including examining individuals and reading information from printed sources and computer screens.

      OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

      • Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
      • Licenses/Certifications: Must hold an active and in good standing Wisconsin Occupational Therapist License and CPR Certification.
      • Follows/adheres to organization, federal, and state regulations and guidelines, including Resident/Client rights
      • Maintains neat, well-groomed appearance, adhering to dress code of organization/program

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