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Occupational Therapist (OT) Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Position Type: Full Time Wage: $38-$42/Hour Are you a compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) looking to help patients regain independence and improve their quality of life? Join Preceptor Home Health & Hospice, a trusted provider committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. In this role, you will provide individualized therapy services, collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, and help patients achieve their functional goals in the comfort of their homes. What You’ll Do As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a key role in developing and implementing therapy plans that support patient independence and overall well-being. Responsibilities include: Performing comprehensive assessments of patients’ functional abilities and home environments Developing and implementing individualized treatment plans and therapy goals Providing occupational therapy services as ordered by the physician and outlined in the plan of care Educating patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans and adaptive techniques Teaching or retraining patients in daily living skills affected by illness, injury, or disability Recommending and training patients in the use of adaptive equipment, splints, prosthetics, and orthotics as appropriate Monitoring patient progress and adjusting treatment plans as needed Maintaining accurate and timely clinical documentation Communicating and collaborating with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other care team members Supervising Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) in accordance with regulations and company policy Identifying and coordinating referrals for additional home health services as needed Participating in case conferences, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary care planning Assisting with discharge planning to ensure continued patient success and safety What We’re Looking For Current Occupational Therapist (OT) license in the State of Wisconsin Graduate of an ACOTE-accredited Occupational Therapy program Eligible for or successful completion of the NBCOT certification examination Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience preferred Strong assessment, communication, and organizational skills Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with an interdisciplinary team Commitment to providing compassionate, patient-centered care Valid driver’s license with a reliable, insured vehicle Why Join Us? Supportive and collaborative team environment Flexible scheduling with independent field work Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives Professional growth and continuing education opportunities Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care Apply Today If you’re ready to help patients improve their independence, safety, and quality of life while working with a team that values compassionate care, we’d love to hear from you. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. We are proud to offer a wide range of comprehensive services to meet the needs of our adult patients. Our team of professional caregivers specialize in providing personalized medical care and rehabilitative therapy. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.
Salary : $38 - $42