Occupational Therapist

Your future role at a glance

Location: Milwaukee, WI


Facility: Saint Joseph's Hospital


Department: Rehabilitation


Schedule: PRN Weekday and Weekend opportunities: 7:00-3:30

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program , counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Collaborative Patient Care: Design, monitor, and evolve comprehensive plans of care tailored to each patient's unique goals and independent living skills.
• Empowerment Through Education: Guide and support families and caregivers, ensuring they have the knowledge, adaptive equipment, and community resources needed for a smooth, confident discharge.
• Clinical Leadership: Provide mentorship and clinical oversight to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Therapy Technicians, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and compliance.
• Continuous Growth: Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, seeking consultations when needed to ensure our patients receive the absolute highest standard of care.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Equal employment opportunity employer


Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborative Patient Care: Design, monitor, and evolve comprehensive plans of care tailored to each patient's unique goals and independent living skills.
• Empowerment Through Education: Guide and support families and caregivers, ensuring they have the knowledge, adaptive equipment, and community resources needed for a smooth, confident discharge.
• Clinical Leadership: Provide mentorship and clinical oversight to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Therapy Technicians, fostering a culture of excellence, safety, and compliance.
• Continuous Growth: Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, seeking consultations when needed to ensure our patients receive the absolute highest standard of care.

Qualifications

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Wisconsin Medical Examining Board prior to hire date or job transfer date required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.