Occupational Therapist (OT) - Hoopeston Region

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 position will be evaluating and treating patients in the hospital (inpatient setting) and will fill in for the outpatient team when/if needed. This position also works with discharge planning and with the care team on accepting patients to the swing bed facility. This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!! Qualifications Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy Licenses/Certifications: Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 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 Specialized Knowledge and Skills: Skills/knowledge in an outpatient and inpatient setting 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, treatments, 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 further 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 Evaluate and treat Designs appropriate care of plan Documents care 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 by Carle Health. 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. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 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