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.
****Full-time and part-time positions qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!!!
$7,500 Sign-on Bonus Available for <
1 yr of experience!

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus Available for >
1 yr of experience!

$5,000 Relocation bonus available for >
50mi
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Occupational Therapy, Work Experience:
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 of and need fortherapy 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. If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements. 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
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $34.66per hour - $59.62per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered 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. To learn more visit careers.Carlehealth.Org/benefits.