Occupational Therapist OT

Overview:

$5,000 Sign on Bonus Available!!!

$2,500 Relocation Bonus Available (greater than 50 miles)

(external candidates only)

 

 

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for planning and implementing specific treatment programs for patients of all ages, according to the principles and practice of occupational therapy.

Responsibilities: Administers occupational therapy treatment to the patient according to the prescription and/or care of the referring physician in a professional manner.Screens or reviews potential patient cases, to determine the need for evaluation and treatment. This includes discussion with other professionals and/or patient advocate, and patient/client interview.Evaluates patients/clients, as ordered by the referring physician, obtaining and interpreting data necessary for treatment. This includes planning for and documenting the evaluation process and results. Procedures include, but are not limited to the use of standardized tests, performance checklists, and activities and tasks designed to evaluate specific performance abilities. Categories of occupational therapy evaluation include independent living/daily living skills and performance and their components.Reassess and updates treatment plans and goals with revision as needed.Prepares home programs as needed or indicated (verbal or written) to educate family and/or increase patient performance.Repairs and fabricates equipment such as simple mechanical adjustments to adaptive devices of patients. Make and fit splints or other patient self-improvement ADL equipment.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, workshops, and inservice meetings.Provides documentation as required by the profession and department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, and other such reports.Collaborates with support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines.Establishes an OT Plan of Care based on functional deficits and patient goals. Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily tasks. Completes therapeutic modalities, as appropriate, including ultrasound, iontophoresis, and electrical stimulation. Administers corrective exercise and manual techniques, for stabilization, facilitation, or inhibition of movement. Completes daily documentation and charging in Therapy EMR. Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations. Provides supervision to COTA, in accordance with regulatory agencies. Utilizes standardized outcome measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected. Qualifications: Certifications: Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR); Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), Education: Bachelor's Degree: Occupational Therapy (Required), Work Experience: Carle Health Company Overview:

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Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

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Salary Range: 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.