Occupational Therapist - 1.0 FTE

Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member to join our Rehab Department and go above and beyond to deliver outstanding personalized care in the role of Occupational Therapist. This position is a 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) and will be responsible for providing direct patient care, primarily in an outpatient, orthopedic setting. The position will be collaborating with other rehab professionals and orthopedic providers (including a hand and upper extremity surgeon) with a combination direct access/referral-based setting within the Sun Prairie and Columbus locations. This opportunity does include as-needed support for our general medical inpatients.

WHY CHOOSE PRAIRIE RIDGE HEALTH? 
At Prairie Ridge Health, we prioritize the well-being of our providers, ensuring that each can deliver care at the highest standard. We believe that by providing our team with the necessary time, resources, and support, that they can deliver exceptional care to our patients. Our commitment to providers means that you can expect to have the tools and assistance needed to meet each patient where they are at, build therapeutic alliance, and restore function. Here is what you can expect:  

• 1-on-1 patient care, focused on patient outcomes 
  • 1 hour initial evaluations 
  • 45 minute treatment sessions 
  • Paid documentation time in the morning and afternoon 
  • Support for patient care provided by rehab aide team members 
• Outstanding front office support staff and patient relationships 
• Mentorship opportunities with clinical specialists in orthopedics, sports rehab, and lymphedema
• Paid continuing education credits including paid travel/on-site time 
• Regular on-site training/course opportunities 
• Paid subscription to MedBridge for additional CEUs, Home Exercise Program prescription 
• Competitive pay rates and unique benefits including: 
  
  • Generous PTO, paid sick leave, and vacation-for-volunteering PTO opportunities 
  • Matching retirement plans with access to on-site financial advisor 
  • Flexible spending employer contributions for daycare expenses 
  • Nutritional support through popular take-home meals 
• Regular market-rate adjustments to maintain competitive wages and benefits 
• Resources and training opportunities from the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION 

• Doctorate, master's degree or baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy from a fully accredited occupational therapy program. 
• Valid Occupational Therapy license in the State of Wisconsin 
• Certified Hand Therapist preferred
• CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of hire 
• Experience in clinical occupational therapy, including experience working with UE injuries/post-operative protocols (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and finger), and neurologic involvement strongly preferred. 

FTE:  1.0 (40 hours per week)  

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