OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST or OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Compassion. Accountability. Collaboration. Foresight. Joy.

These are the Aspirus Core Values; and we are looking for the BEST around to join us as we demonstrate those values Every. Single. Day.

Aspirus Business Health in Wausau, WI is seeking an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST or OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT to join our INDUSTRIAL REHAB team

This position is open to hiring one of the following: PT, PTA, OT, COTA or Athletic Trainer

At Aspirus Business Health Industrial Rehab, we specialize in helping employees recover from personal and workplace injuries and return safely to meaningful work. Our interdisciplinary team is dedicated to evidence-based care, functional outcomes, and creating a safe, supportive environment for both patients and employers.

We are seeking a motivated Industrial Rehabilitation Therapist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for industrial rehabilitation, functional testing, and injury prevention. This role involves evaluating and treating injured workers, developing individualized return-to-work programs, new hire testing and collaborating closely with employers, physicians, and case managers to facilitate optimal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that focus on functional restoration and safe return to work.

• Perform ergonomic assessments and job-site analyses as needed.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, case managers, and employers.

• Document progress and outcomes accurately and in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Educate clients on safe work techniques, injury prevention, and self-management strategies.

HOURS: .6 FTE/48 hours every two weeks; day shift, Monday-Friday

• Specific scheduling to be discussed with manager

Experience/Qualifications

• Occupational Therapist (OT) or Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA) i n the state of WI.

• Experience in industrial rehabilitation, work conditioning, or ergonomics preferred (training available for the right candidate).

• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

• Current BLS certification or obtained within 90 days of hire

• Possesses and maintains a valid Driver’s License required.

• Possesses automobile liability insurance with $100,000/$300,000 coverage required, or $300,000 combined single-limit liability.

Employee Benefits

• Full benefits packages available for part- and full-time status.

• PTO accrual from day one

• Generous retirement plan with match available.

• Wellness program for employees and their families.

Aspirus Wausau Hospital, the flagship of the Aspirus system, serves northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Aspirus Wausau Hospital provides primary, secondary and tertiary care services as a regional referral center. Specialty referral service emphasis exists in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics and cancer. The hospital has an average daily inpatient census of 160 with approximately 15,000 admissions per year. Outpatient visits exceed 50,000 and there are also more than 24,000 annual emergency department visits. Best known for its world-class cardiovascular program, Aspirus Wausau Hospital also provides leading edge cancer, trauma, women’s health, and spine and neurological care. To learn more about Wausau click the following link: Wausau, Wisconsin (https://www.visitwausau.com/)

Our Mission: We heal people, promote health and strengthen communities.

Our Vision: Aspirus is a catalyst for creating healthy, thriving communities, trusted and engaged above all others.

As an Aspirus team, we demonstrate caring, we plan to impact the future, work with happiness and enthusiasm, recognize our power to make a difference and improve the health of our communities.

Aspirus Health is a nonprofit, community-directed health system based in Wausau, Wisconsin, serving northeastern Minnesota, northern and central Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The health system operates 18 hospitals and 130 outpatient locations with nearly 14,000 team members, including 1,300 employed physicians and advanced practice clinicians. For more information visit aspirus.org.

Click here (https://www.aspirus.org/about) to learn more.

Credentials:

Essential:

• CPR or BLS

• OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST LICENSE

Position OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST or OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Location

Req ID 93310