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Fond du Lac, Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.7 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

WI-St. Agnes Hospital

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Occupational Therapist – Outpatient | Fond du Lac, WI

Join SSM Health as an Occupational Therapist in our growing outpatient therapy practice in Fond du Lac.

Enjoy a flexible Monday–Friday schedule with options for four 10-hour days or five 8-hour days, no on-call responsibilities, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact helping patients develop, recover, and maintain independence in their daily lives.

New graduates are encouraged to apply and will find a supportive, collaborative environment focused on patient-centered care and professional growth.

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.

State of Work Location: Illinois

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State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: 4502000038 Therapies Occ OP

Scheduled Weekly Hours

32

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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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, and cognitive deficits to help them maintain independence in daily living. Responsibilities include designing and implementing treatment plans, documenting progress, and educating patients and caregivers.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid state license. BLS HCP certification is required within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationAdaptive Equipment SelectionClinical DocumentationDischarge Planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 40% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at SSM Health a 8.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,285 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

44 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 36 employers

16
<$110k
8
$110k-130k
6
$130k-150k
7
$150k-170k
4
$170k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs

401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
74%
Sign-on bonus
41%
Relocation assistance
18%
Loan repayment
15%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$67.06-$90.53/hr
#2

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$75-$90/hr
#3

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$64.05-$86.19/hr
#4

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$82.50 per hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.7
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,285 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Fond du Lac

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$254k
Typical market rent
$1,138/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.6
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Fond du Lac, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Flexible payment options
Upfront tuition coverage