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Inpatient Occupational Therapist; 0.0 FTE, Day Shift

UnityPoint Health-Meriter
Full-time
On-site
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
We 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 workWe 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Work within the context of patient-centered care in an acute care setting.
  • Provide evaluation and treatment services to complex patients; concise and efficient documentation/billing in accordance with regulatory standards.
  • Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans.
  • Embrace 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.
  • Engage in staff meetings, advanced practice teams, and shared governance to help drive best practice and clinical excellence.
  • Willing to take on additional responsibilities for team scheduling, program development and process improvement.
  • Supervise aide team members.
Why UnityPoint Health?
  • Commitment to our Team – For the second consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members.
  • Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work.

Qualifications Include:
  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program 
  • NBCOT certification
  • Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license
  • Experience working in an acute care setting
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