Gundersen Lutheran, Inc

Occupational Therapist

Gundersen Lutheran, Inc$74K — $111K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy required.
  • Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license required.
  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support certification required.
  • No experience necessary for recent graduates.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills needed.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and create treatment plans based on their needs.
  • Deliver personalized education and intervention through task analysis.
  • Document patient care activities per departmental standards.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance therapy services.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay reflecting experience level.
  • Work across diverse settings: inpatient, outpatient, and schools.
  • Supportive team environment centered on patient care.
  • Opportunities for professional development and education.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health, wellness, and retirement plans.
Full Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Highlights
  • Full scope Occupational Therapist role serving inpatient, outpatient, and school-based patients.

  • Full-time employment at 40 hours per week (or less, let us know what you are looking for), flexibility with hours, and weekend requirements for inpatient services (with weekend differential pay).

  • $35.68 to $53.36 per hour, based on years of experience.

  • Provide individualized therapy, education, and functional support across a variety of patient needs.

  • Work collaboratively with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary care team.

  • Must have a Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license and current Infant-Adult BLS for Health Care Providers.

About this role

Join Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro as an Occupational Therapist and help patients build the skills they need for daily life, independence, and improved function. In this role, you will work across inpatient, outpatient, and school-based settings, partnering with patients, families, and other health care professionals to deliver individualized care. Your work supports our mission of empathy amplified by helping people reach their goals with compassion, respect, and practical support in a rural community setting.

Key responsibilities
  • Evaluate patients and provide treatment techniques based on diagnosis and functional needs.

  • Deliver individualized intervention and education using task analysis and identified learning needs.

  • Complete documentation according to department standards to support patient care and reimbursement.

  • Collaborate with a variety of professionals and health care consumers to promote Occupational Therapy services.

  • Participate in quality improvement efforts related to treatment, process, and systems issues.

What you will need
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.

  • Current Wisconsin Occupational Therapist license required.

  • Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers certification required.

  • No experience required

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and patient education skills.

  • Ability to work effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.

  • Commitment to quality care, documentation accuracy, and patient safety.

What we offer
  • Competitive compensation based on years of experience.

  • Opportunity to work across inpatient, outpatient, and school-based settings.

  • Supportive, mission-driven team environment focused on patient-centered care.

  • Professional growth through collaboration, education, and quality improvement.

  • Full benefits package including:

    • Growth and development support, including continuing education, tuition assistance, internal training, leadership development, career coaching, and access to a Career Development Center.

    • Health and wellbeing benefits, including medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA contributions, FSAs, wellness incentives, and an employee assistance program.

    • Life balance benefits, including PTO starting day one, paid holidays, and flexible scheduling.

    • Financial future benefits, including a 401(k) with immediate vesting, employer matching, and an annual base contribution.

    • Income protection benefits, including employer-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and optional supplemental protections.


    Let's connect!

    Megan Wopat, Manager of Human Resources
     | (608) 489-8106

    If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

    Primary Recruiter:

    Megan Wopat

    Recruiter Email Address:

    About Gundersen Lutheran, Inc

    Gundersen Lutheran, Inc is a healthcare organization that provides a wide range of medical services to patients in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Iowa. The organization was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Gundersen Lutheran, Inc operates hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities, and offers a variety of services, including primary care, specialty care, and emergency care. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care, and has a strong reputation for clinical excellence. Gundersen Lutheran, Inc is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. The organization is a leader in healthcare innovation and is constantly developing new approaches to improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
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