15220BRDepartment Name:HSP Acute Care Therapies Location:Meriter Hospital Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic Occupational Therapist to join our Inpatient Acute Care Therapy Team. At UnityPoint Health – Meriter Therapy patients are at the center of everything we do, and we are committed to serving the community by living our FOCUS values of Foster Unity - Own the Moment - Champion Excellence - Seize Opportunity in our daily work. We know that our greatest strength is our people, and we strive to provide an environment that fosters success through our vast employee wellness program, a clinical career ladder for therapists to build upon their clinical and leadership skills, and mentorship opportunities to establish a strong knowledge base and build relationships. Our therapy team also actively participates in shared governance, a leadership structure that ensures clinical decision making is a collaborative process that promotes future growth and advancement. Duties and Responsibilities: + Work within the context of patient-centered care in an acute care setting. + Provide evaluation and treatment services to complex patients; concise and efficient documentation/billing in accordance with regulatory standards. + Work collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to create comprehensive evidence-based treatment plans to maximize functional outcomes and discharge plans. + Embrace lifelong learning: willingly receive feedback and learn from team members, seek continual learning opportunities to advance one’s own practice, and share feedback to promote the growth of the team. + Engage in staff meetings, advanced practice teams, and shared governance to help drive best practice and clinical excellence. + Willing to take on additional responsibilities for team scheduling, program development and process improvement. + Supervise aide team members. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:     + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. + Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. + Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family. With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.   And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. Qualifications Include: + Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Program + NBCOT certification + Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license + Experience working in an acute care setting EEO/M/F/D/V Auto req ID:15220BRWeekends:YesZip Code:53715Compensation:$51.00/hourJob Title:Inpatient Occupational Therapist; 0.0 FTE, Day ShiftSite Address:202 South Park StreetWork Schedule:Day shift/as needed/Minimum availability of 2 weekend days per month requiredHours Per Week:0-40Status:Per Diem Non-Benefit Eligible City:MadisonFTE:0.0