Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

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WI-Treffert Center

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Occupational Therapist – Treffert Center | Fond du Lac, WI

Make a difference in the lives of children and families.

SSM Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at the Treffert Center in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. In this role, you will provide occupational therapy services to pediatric patients, with a focus on supporting children with autism through sensory processing, self-regulation, and developmental skill-building interventions. You will work alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a relationship-focused, family-centered environment dedicated to strength-based, neurodiversity-affirming care.

What You'll Bring:

• Occupational Therapy degree and Wisconsin OT licensure (or eligibility)
• Pediatric experience preferred
• Experience working with autistic children is strongly preferred
• Knowledge of sensory processing, self-regulation, and developmental skill-building
• Collaborative, adaptable, and family-centered approach to care

Schedule:

• Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
• One to two days per week until 6:00 PM (flexible)
• Half-day Fridays
• No on-call requirement

Join a nationally recognized autism-focused program and help children reach their fullest potential while working in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Job Summary:

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary.
• Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

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.
 
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