Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

*****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!

• New grads, with less than 1 year of experience post-graduation and licensure: $5,000
• Candidates with at least 1 year of experience post-graduation and licensure: $7,500
• Relocation available if moving 50+ miles.

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Bachelor‘s Degree

Occupational Therapy

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

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 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.

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function

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

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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. | For more information: View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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.