Occupational Therapist

Your future role at a glance
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Facility: Ascension St. Francis Hospital
Department: Behavioral Health
Schedule: Days | Part-Time
How you'll make an impact in this role
Design and execute tailored recovery plans: Assess patients' independent living skills to create, implement, and adjust individualized treatment strategies using appropriate clinical modalities.
Empower patients and families: Educate individuals and caregivers on managing functional limitations, navigating discharge transitions, and safely using adaptive equipment and community support resources.
Maintain clinical quality and compliance: Document patient milestones precisely while overseeing Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and therapy techs to ensure seamless, compliant care delivery.
Drive collaborative care transitions: Consult regularly with the broader healthcare team to continuously evaluate progress, refine care plans, and ensure safe, timely discharges from therapy services.
What minimum qualifications 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.
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.
Equal employment opportunity employer
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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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.