This position may be eligible for the following:
$15,000 Sign On BonusContinuing Education BenefitsJOB SUMMARY
The Occupational Therapist – Home Health Care/Hospice plans, interprets, and implements specific occupational therapy treatment programs for patients on the Home Health Care/Hospice caseload. This individual is responsible for accurate record keeping, documentation of the duties completed and notification to the Registered Nurse Case Manager, Registered Nurse Clinical Supervisor, or appropriate team member of any change in status observed on a visit to a patient.
The Occupational Therapist – Home Health Care/Hospice will select methods or strategies to direct the process of interventions, evaluate factors affecting activities of daily living and implements interventions and procedures to promote or enhance safety and performance in activities of daily living. The Occupational Therapist – Home Health Care/Hospice performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health Systems’ mission, policies and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
For positions requiring education beyond a high school diploma or equivalent, educational qualifications must be from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation.
Minimum Required: Bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy.
Preferred/Optional: Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum Required: Supervised clinical internship(s) working with adult and/or pediatric populations to prepare for professional registration.
Preferred/Optional: None
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES
The following licensure(s), certification(s), registration(s), etc., are required for this position. Licenses with restrictions are subject to review to determine if restrictions are substantially related to the position.
Minimum Required:
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.Occupational Therapist license awarded by the State of Wisconsin.Preferred/Optional:
Current certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) at time of hire.Marshfield Clinic Health System is committed to enriching the lives of others through accessible, affordable and compassionate healthcare. Successful applicants will listen, serve and put the needs of patients and customers first.
At Marshfield Clinic Health System, we are fully committed to addressing health equity, diversity and inclusion for our employees and providers, our patients, and the communities we serve. We believe that every individual should have the opportunity to attain their highest level of health. We embrace diversity and welcome differences in who we are and how we think. We believe that any individual or group should feel welcomed, respected and valued. View our Equity and Inclusion Statement here.Exclusion From Federal Programs: Employee may not at any time have been or be excluded from participation in any federally funded program, including Medicare and Medicaid. This is a condition of employment. Employee must immediately notify his/her manager or the Health System’s Compliance Officer if he/she is threatened with exclusion or becomes excluded from any federally funded program.
Marshfield Clinic Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.