Occupational Therapist, Hand Specialist Job at SSM Health, Fond Du Lac, WI

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  • SSM Health
  • Fond Du Lac, WI

Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-Agnesian Health Plaza Bldg A

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Location:   Fond du Lac, WI

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate   Occupational Therapist – Hand Specialist   to join our team in Fond du Lac, WI. This part-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician with a passion for upper extremity rehabilitation and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.

Position Details:

  • Schedule:   Part-time | Day Shift | 16 hours per week
    (Specific schedule to be determined based on department needs)
  • Starting Pay:  $41.45+/hour
    (Offers are based on years of experience and internal equity for this role)

What We’re Looking For:

  • Current Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Wisconsin
  • Specialized experience or certification in hand therapy preferred
  • Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills

If you're passionate about helping patients regain function and independence through expert hand therapy, we encourage you to apply.

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 RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Administers 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.

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EDUCATION

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


EXPERIENCE

  • Three years' experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant 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

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

  • Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 
  • And 
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission 


State of Work Location: Missouri 

  • Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration 
  • And 
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission 


State of Work Location: Oklahoma 

  • Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board 
  • And 
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission 


State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 
  • And 
  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4508000038 HAND CLINIC

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

16

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: our 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. 

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. Click here to learn more.

Job Tags

16 hours, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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