Occupational Therapist

• POSITION PURPOSE
  • Evaluates patients and formulates individualized treatment programs in coordination with the physician’s participation
    Implements activities designed to help patients regain physical or mental functioning or adjust to their handicaps
    Maintains patient records
    Assists in program development
    Assists in maintaining appropriate equipment inventory
    Directs aides and students as assigned.
• MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
  • Bachelors Degree in: Occupational Therapy
• MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
  • Entry Level
• LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
  • Current certification to practice as O.T.R
    by State of Wisconsin.
  • Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Wisconsin and/or Illinois based on job assignment location.
  • Current BLS and/or CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross or the ability to obtain certification within 6 weeks of hire.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED
  • N/A
• PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
  • Ability to direct and carry out individualized patient evaluation and treatment (involves professional knowledge/ judgment, physical abilities, dexterity, ability to maneuver in the environment.)
  • Ability to maintain patient documentation throughout the course of treatment.
  • Physical, technical, and cognitive ability to operate OT equipment and modalities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, hospital administrators, staff, and others.
  • Administers medications in a timely manner, safely and in accordance with policy and procedure.
  • Receives and records verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners for orders that are specific to the services provided by their department.

Froedtert South is a comprehensive regional healthcare system that has served southeastern Wisconsin and northern Illinois communities for more than 100 years
Froedtert South provides services primarily through the Froedtert Kenosha Hospital and the Froedtert Pleasant Prairie Hospital and several other clinic locations


Froedtert South is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Froedtert South does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law
All employment decisions are made on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.