Occupational Therapist, School and Outpatient

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Job Highlights Full time, 0.9 FTE (36 hours per week) Monday to Friday schedule Pay $35.68 - $53.36 per hour based on years experience Provide individualized occupational therapy interventions and education in school and outpatient settings Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and participate in quality improvement initiatives About this role Join Emplify Health by Gundersen in Hillsboro as an Occupational Therapist, where you will make a meaningful impact by delivering compassionate, patient-centered care in both school and outpatient environments. This role supports our mission of empathy amplified by helping patients achieve optimal function and independence. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving health outcomes and fostering professional growth in a welcoming rural community. Key responsibilities Conduct evaluations and provide individualized occupational therapy interventions based on patient needs Educate patients and families using task analysis tailored to learning needs Complete documentation in accordance with department standards to support effective care and reimbursement Collaborate with healthcare professionals and communicate the value of occupational therapy services Participate in quality improvement and departmental initiatives Pursue continuing education to maintain and enhance professional knowledge Ensure patient safety and engage personally with patients What you will need Occupational Therapist license with the State of Wisconsin (required) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required) Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with patients and team members What we offer Competitive starting pay of $35.68 per hour Comprehensive health and wellness coverage with employer contributions Employer matched retirement plan with immediate vesting Generous paid time off starting day one and paid holidays Continuing education and professional development opportunities Wellness programs, employee assistance, and various discounts Flexible scheduling and supportive work environment Our culture & values At Emplify Health by Gundersen, we live our mission of empathy amplified through belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility. As part of a community of over 10,000 caregivers across seven hospitals and 65 clinics, you will contribute to closing health disparities and fostering a culture of inclusion and compassion. Hillsboro offers a welcoming rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, strong community values, and a quality of life that supports both personal and professional fulfillment. Let's connect! Megan Wopat, Manager of Human Resources View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below: Primary Recruiter: Megan Wopat Recruiter Email Address: View email address on click.appcast.io We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth Culture that encourages self-care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. 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