Occupational Therapist Advanced Clinician 2

Occupational Therapist

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. This position offers a $3.25/hr Weekend Differential.

Unique Specialty hospital offering multidisciplinary rehab services to an 18 bed Long Term Acute Care Unit and 29 bed Acute Rehab Unit. Serving a wide variety of diagnosis from acute respiratory therapy, spinal cord injury, stroke and traumatic brain injury this therapy team offers extensive therapy to these patients progressing them to return to their highest level of functionality.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist assists patients in the restoration of occupational function through evaluation and treatment. Performs examination and evaluation of patients' occupational and functional status including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility skills. Includes gathering information from the patient chart, patient and family, or other source as appropriate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Master's, or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure/ Certification: Occupational Therapist License

1. Herman & Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner (Completion of Entire Series: Level 1, 2A, 2B, Capstone, & Exam)

OR

2.Hand Therapy Certification Commission Specialty Certification in Hand Therapy (CHT)

OR

3.AOTA Board Certification in Gerontology (BCG)

OR

4.AOTA Board Certification in Mental Health (BCMH)

OR

5.AOTA Board Certification in Pediatrics (BCP)

OR

6.AOTA Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR)

OR

7.Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialist (CDRS)

OR

8.Certified Neonatal Therapist

OR

9.Lymphedema Association of North America Certification (LANA)

Other Skills/ Knowledge: Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served. Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information. Analytical ability to evaluate patients' Occupational and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems. Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: Previous work experience as an Occupational Therapist

Licensure/ Certification: Valid driver's license

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.