Occupational Therapist

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-SSM Health Verona Clinic

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Clinic

Verona, WI | Monday–Friday | No On‑Call

Step into a role where your expertise truly shines. We’re seeking a motivated Occupational Therapist to lead care at our Verona clinic—serving as the sole OT on site while collaborating with a supportive, highly engaged therapy team.

You’ll enjoy the autonomy to shape patient care, design individualized treatment plans, and build meaningful relationships—all within a weekday schedule (8:00–5:00 clinic hours) and 40 hours per week . No on‑call, no weekends—just focused, patient‑centered work in a well‑structured outpatient setting.

This is a great opportunity for an OT who thrives with independence, organization, and teamwork , and is excited to grow while making a real impact every day.

Job Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.

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  Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.

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  Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.

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  Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.

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  Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

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  Performs other duties as assigned.

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EDUCATION

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• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice
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EXPERIENCE

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• No experience required
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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  Constant standing.

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  Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

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  Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.

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  Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

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  Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more).

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  Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry.

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  Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

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  Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

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  Occasional lifting/moving patients.

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  Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.

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  Occasional driving.

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  Rare crawling.

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REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department.

State of Work Location: Illinois

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State of Work Location: Missouri

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State of Work Location: Oklahoma

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State of Work Location: Wisconsin

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• Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
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Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

Verona OT

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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