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16719BRJob Description: Shift: Day shift, includes a weekend and holiday rotation.
nWe are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Acute Care Therapy Team. At UnityPoint Health – Meriter Therapy patients are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to serving the community by living our FOCUS values of Foster Unity - Own the Moment - Champion Excellence - Seize Opportunity in our daily work. We know that our greatest strength is our people, and we strive to provide an environment that fosters success through our vast employee wellness program, a clinical career ladder for therapists to build upon their clinical and leadership skills, and mentorship opportunities to establish a strong knowledge base and build relationships. Our therapy team also actively participates in shared governance, a leadership structure that ensures clinical decision making is a collaborative process that promotes future growth and advancement.
nStudent Stipend Program Eligible! Our Career Launch program allows Occupational Therapy students to receive $1,000/month, up to six months prior to graduation and an additional $500 bonus after receiving the required licensure for the role.
nDuties and Responsibilities:
nnnWork within the context of patient-centered care in an acute care setting.
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nnProvide evaluation and treatment services to complex patients; concise and efficient documentation/billing in accordance with regulatory standards.
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nnWork collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
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nnEmbrace lifelong learning: willingly receive feedback and learn from team members, seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice, and share feedback to promote the growth of the team.
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nnEngage in staff meetings, advanced practice teams, and shared governance to help drive best practice and clinical excellence.
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nnWilling to take on additional responsibilities for team scheduling, program development and process improvement.
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nnSupervise aide team members.
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n nWhy UnityPoint Health – Meriter?
nAt UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
nOur competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
nnnExpect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
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nnDental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
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nnTuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
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n nWith a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
nAnd we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
nUnityPoint Health - Meriter and UW Health work closely together to deliver exceptional healthcare services to our community.
nJoin our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
nQualifications Include:
nnnGraduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
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nnMust be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Wisconsin in Occupational Therapy
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nnNBCOT certification
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nnSpecific skills: Experience in an acute care setting; Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT) preferred or willing to obtain CLT certification within 18 months of hire.
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n nEEO/M/F/D/V FTE:0.8 Work Schedule:Day shift, weekend/holiday rotation required.Hours Per Week:32Weekends:YesCompensation:Commensurate based on experienceSite Address:202 South Park StreetCity:MadisonZip Code:53715
Worksite address
madison, WI, 53774, US
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