Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Company: SSM Health
Location: Janesville
Posted on: January 9, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description More than just a job, it's a vocation. Location: SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital - Janesville Employment Type: Regular Position Overview: This role involves assessing and providing treatment for patients experiencing physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial challenges. Key Responsibilities: Evaluate patients' capabilities to perform daily living activities independently. Develop a tailored care plan that specifies the type and frequency of treatment required. Execute the treatment plan utilizing suitable methods. Record patient progress and adjust the care plan as necessary, seeking guidance when needed. Inform patients and their families or caregivers about the identified deficits. Assist with the discharge process from therapy services and offer guidance on selecting and using adaptive equipment and support programs. Supervise care provided by designated personnel in accordance with established regulations and professional standards. Maintain a state of alertness and ensure safety at all times. Perform additional tasks as assigned. Educational Requirements: A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field, as necessary for state licensure. Experience: No prior experience is necessary. Physical Demands: Continuous standing. Regular lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling of items weighing up to 25 lbs. Frequent verbal communication and auditory skills for sharing information. Regular auditory skills to detect body sounds and alarms. Frequent visual acuity for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances. Regular walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry tasks. Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms. Occasional lifting and moving of objects weighing between 25-50 lbs. Occasional patient handling. Occasional visual assessment for distance and color differentiation. Occasional driving. Rare crawling. Licensure and Certifications: Resuscitation Certification: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) certification is required within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be necessary based on departmental requirements. State-Specific Licensure: Illinois: Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Missouri: Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Oklahoma: Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board Wisconsin: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Schedule: Day Shift (United States) Job Type: Employee Department: Occupational Therapy Weekly Hours: 20 Benefits: Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs. Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly employees to access their earned, unpaid base pay before payday (fees may apply). Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Our organization is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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