Prairie Ridge Health is looking for a team member   to join our Rehab Department and go above and beyond to deliver outstanding personalized care in the role of Occupational Therapist. Come help us serve our great community in a fun, family-like environment that always makes patient care a top priority. Individuals will begin training in Columbus and then transition to the Sun Prairie Clinic (tentatively September/October of 2024). This position is 0.6 FTE (24 hours per week) or 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) and will be responsible for providing direct patient care in a primarily outpatient and combination direct access/referral-based setting.  

POSITION SUMMARY  

As a staff occupational therapist at Prairie Ridge Health you will be responsible for providing direct patient care to a diverse set of patient presentations along the human lifespan continuum. Evidence-based practice will be used to evaluate and treat to identify limitations and deficits, decrease pain, restore function, and promote wellness and resiliency. The primary focus of this position is outpatient, orthopedic/musculoskeletal-focused rehabilitation services, but we do also provide care to a general medical population as a 25-bed, critical access hospital.  

WHY CHOOSE PRAIRIE RIDGE HEALTH?  

At Prairie Ridge Health, we prioritize the well-being of our providers, ensuring that each can deliver care at the highest standard. We believe that by providing our team with the necessary time, resources, and support, that they can deliver exceptional care to our patients. Our commitment to providers means that you can expect to have the tools and assistance needed to meet each patient where they are at, build therapeutic alliance, and restore function. Here is what you can expect: 

• 1-on-1 patient care, focused on patient outcomes 

• 1 hour initial evaluations 

• 45 minute treatment sessions 

• Paid documentation time in the morning and afternoon 

• Support for patient care provided by rehab aide team members 

• Outstanding front office support staff and patient relationships 

• Mentorship opportunities with clinical specialists in orthopedics and lymphedema

• Paid continuing education credits including paid travel/on-site time 

• Regular on-site training/course opportunities 

• Paid subscription to MedBridge for additional CEUs, Home Exercise Program prescription 

• Competitive pay rates and unique benefits including: 

• Full health benefits including free-of-charge care at our facility 

• Generous PTO, paid sick leave, and vacation-for-volunteering PTO opportunities 

• Matching retirement plans with access to on-site financial advisor 

• Flexible spending employer contributions for daycare expenses 

• New parent perks including diaper discounts 

• Nutritional support through popular take-home meals 

• Access to St. Mary’s & Affiliates Credit Union member benefits 

• Regular market-rate adjustments to maintain competitive wages and benefits 

• Resources and training opportunities from the Rural Wisconsin Health Cooperative 

  EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION  

• Doctorate, master's degree or baccalaureate degree in Occupational Therapy from a fully accredited occupational therapy program. 

• Valid Occupational Therapy license in the State of Wisconsin 

• CPR certification or obtain within 90 days of hire 

• Experience in clinical occupational therapy, including experience working with UE injuries/post-operative protocols (shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand and finger), and neurologic involvement

• New graduates, as well as experienced applicants are welcome to apply 

  FTE:   0.6 or 1.0 (24 or 40 hours per week)   

  We want you to love where you work, CARE about your community, and have fun while doing it!  

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