Occupational Therapist

Overview

• At Mercyhealth, we focus on quality care and patient experience. Work within a health system where our referring providers and our therapy team provide great access and readily communicate and coordinate care.
• The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

CERTIFICATION / LICENSURE

Licensed as an occupational therapist in WI, IL or both if required

CPR / BLS required within 90 days of hire

NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required

SPECIAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Stand - Frequently or condition exists up to 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 of the time

Walk - Frequently or condition exists up to 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 of the time

Sit - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1 / 3 of the time

Handling / Fingering / Feeling - Frequently or condition exists up to 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 of the time

Reaching - Frequently or condition exists up to 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 of the time

Climb / Balance - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1 / 3 of the time

Stoop / Kneel / Crouch / Crawl - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1 / 3 of the time

Talk / Hear - Frequently or condition exists up to 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 of the time

Taste / Smell - Not a present activity

Strength - Medium work exerting 25-50 pounds of force occasionally or 10-25 pounds of force frequently

Close Vision - Frequently or condition exists up to 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 of the time

Distance Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1 / 3 of the time

Color Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1 / 3 of the time

Peripheral Vision - Occasionally or condition exists up to 1 / 3 of the time

Depth Perception - Frequently or condition exists up to 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 of the time

Ability to Adjust Focus - Frequently or condition exists up to 1 / 3 - 2 / 3 of the time

Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations

Benefits

For eligible partners who hold an FTE of 0.5 or higher we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes is but not limited to health, dental and vision insurance, a retirement plan with a competitive matching contribution and generous paid time off that increases with longevity. Mercyhealth offers several education assistance programs and tuition reimbursement to support employees in their career advancement. Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, a variety of paid and non-paid leaves, and on-demand pay. We have a wide array of supplemental benefits including pet insurance, legal and identity protection, auto and home insurance.