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Occupational Therapist

SSM Health · WI · Part time

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This outpatient role includes a lot of pediatric patients. Tell me about your experience working with children.

What they are checking: Whether they have real comfort with kids, since the posting leans heavily on pediatric work.

If you're a new graduate, how would you use the mentorship offered here?

What they are checking: Whether they will seek feedback and grow, since new grads are supported but must be coachable.

Tell me about a patient who wasn't progressing. How did you decide what to change?

What they are checking: Whether they review the plan honestly and seek consultation when stuck.

Why do you want to work in outpatient with a four-ten or five-eight schedule and no on-call?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the steady outpatient pace and are a good fit to stay.

What would you do

A child refuses to participate in therapy and is melting down. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt in the moment, using play and regulation, instead of forcing the plan.

You also see adults in outpatient. How do you switch from a toddler session to an adult hand therapy patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can shift approach, language and goals quickly across very different patients.

A parent is frustrated that their child isn't improving faster. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they set honest expectations and keep the parent as a partner rather than defending themselves.

About the work

Walk me through your evaluation of a five-year-old referred for trouble with handwriting and dressing.

What they are checking: Whether they look at fine motor, sensory, visual and attention factors rather than just the task itself.

How do you set goals that matter to a family, not just to the chart?

What they are checking: Whether they center goals on daily life and involve parents so progress shows up at home.

How do you teach a home program to a busy parent so it actually gets done?

What they are checking: Whether they keep home programs simple and realistic, since carryover drives results.

How do you document progress in a way that supports continued therapy with insurance?

What they are checking: Whether they write measurable, skilled notes that justify care and show change over time.

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The full job description

As published by SSM Health.

It's more than a career, it's a calling. WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Janesville Worker Type: PRN Job Summary: Evaluates and treats patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES • Assesses patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Designs the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. • Implements the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Documents findings of patient progress. Monitors and modifies the plan of care as needed. Seeks consultation as necessary. • Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plans and/or assists with patient discharge from therapy services and provides information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. • Oversees the care provided by designated individuals according to established regulations and practice standards. • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. • Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION • Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy, or related area as required to obtain licensure in state of practice EXPERIENCE • No experience required PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Constant standing. • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. • Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. • Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. • Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). • Frequent walking, reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. • Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. • Occasional lifting/moving patients. • Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships and to identify and distinguish colors. • Occasional driving. • Rare crawling. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) required within 90 day of employment. Other resuscitation certifications may be required dependent on department. State of Work Location: Illinois • Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) State of Work Location: Missouri • Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration State of Work Location: Oklahoma • Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board State of Work Location: Wisconsin • Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Job Type: Employee Department: 4502000026 Occupational Therapy Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 Benefits: SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. • Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. • Upfront Tuition Coverage : we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Click here to learn more.

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