Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics Outpatient Therapy Annex

Overview The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Qualifications Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA) Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Work Experience: (details not specified) Responsibilities Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients. Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence. Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care. Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history. Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness and need for therapy services, if appropriate. Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback. Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients’ response to treatments. Completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable. Evaluates patients’ impairments related to upper extremity function. Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients’ goals. Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks. Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR. Completes therapeutic ultrasound treatment. Completes fluidotherapy treatment. Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $34.66 per hour – $59.62 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. #J-18808-Ljbffr