Occupational Therapist Inpatient

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Elk Grove Village, IL
• Facility: Ascension Alexian Brothers Rehabilitation Hospital
• Department: Inpatient
• Schedule: Day shift | PRN

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Develop, implement, and regularly reassess individualized, patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients and families.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions across complex diagnoses, including neurological, oncological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, optimize outcomes, and support safe, effective discharge planning.
• Utilize innovative rehabilitation technologies and best practices to maximize functional recovery and independence.
• Minimum weekend and holiday requirement.

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation prior to hire date or job transfer date required. A valid license pending letter will be accepted until license is issued.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Prior Inpatient experience.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

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Responsibilities

How you'll make an impact in this role

• Develop, implement, and regularly reassess individualized, patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients and families.
• Deliver evidence-based interventions across complex diagnoses, including neurological, oncological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, optimize outcomes, and support safe, effective discharge planning.
• Utilize innovative rehabilitation technologies and best practices to maximize functional recovery and independence.
• Minimum weekend and holiday requirement.

Qualifications

What minimum requirements you'll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation prior to hire date or job transfer date required. A valid license pending letter will be accepted until license is issued.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Additional Preferences:

• Prior Inpatient experience.