**It's more than a career, it's a calling** WI-Agnesian Health Plaza Bldg A **Worker Type:** Regular **Job Highlights:** **Location:** Fond du Lac, WI We are seeking a skilled and compassionate **Occupational Therapist – Hand Specialist** to join our team in Fond du Lac, WI. This part-time opportunity is ideal for a clinician with a passion for upper extremity rehabilitation and a commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. **Position Details:** + **Schedule:** Part-time | Day Shift | 16 hours per week _(Specific schedule to be determined based on department needs)_ + **Starting Pay:** $41.45+/hour _(Offers are based on years of experience and internal equity for this role)_ **What We’re Looking For:** + Current Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Wisconsin + Specialized experience or certification in hand therapy preferred + Strong clinical reasoning and manual therapy skills + Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team + Excellent communication and documentation skills If you're passionate about helping patients regain function and independence through expert hand therapy, we encourage you to apply. **Job Summary:** Performs initial evaluations, develops treatment plans and sets appropriate goals to assist patients in achieving their maximum functional level. **Job Responsibilities and Requirements:** PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES + Administers and evaluates tests of musculoskeletal, neurological and physiological responses to determine functioning. + Develops appropriate treatment plans based on an patient evaluation. + Designs and fabricates orthotics and adaptive equipment. Initiates and performs treatments through the use of exercise, manual therapy, physical agents and rehabilitation. + Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and treatment setting. + Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. + Performs other duties as assigned. \#SSM EDUCATION + Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice EXPERIENCE + Three years' experience PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + Constant standing. + Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. + Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. + Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. + Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). + Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. + Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. + Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. + Occasional lifting/moving patients. + Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. + Occasional driving. + Rare crawling. 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 + Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) + And + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission State of Work Location: Missouri + Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration + And + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission State of Work Location: Oklahoma + Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board + And + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission State of Work Location: Wisconsin + Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services + And + Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) - Hand Therapy Certification Commission **Work Shift:** Day Shift (United States of America) **Job Type:** Employee **Department:** 4508000038 HAND CLINIC **Scheduled Weekly Hours:** 16 **Benefits:** SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. + **Paid Parental Leave** **:** we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). + **Flexible Payment Options:** our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. + **Upfront Tuition Coverage** : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 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