Certified OT Assistant - Inpatient/Acute Care - PRN

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Town of Springfield (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement benefits

Education Assistance

Adoption Assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

HSHS St. John's is seeking a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant to join their rehab team in a PRN capacity. Ideal candidates will evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and execute treatment plans as outlined by the plan of care.

They will delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services, and serve as an educator for patients, families, students, coworkers, and self‑professional advancement. Current state licensure as an OTA, plus BLS certification, is required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from accredited OTA program.
• Current state licensure as Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant.
• BLS certification required or within first 90 days of employment.
• Illinois licensure must be obtained within 6 months if relocating or meeting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and execute treatment plans per plan of care.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Educate patients, families, co-workers, and students; engage in interdisciplinary team activities.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Develop treatment plans

Educator/communication

Education

Associate degree in OTA program

Job description

Pay Range

$24.31 - $36.47 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

HSHS St. John's is seeking a Certified OT Assistant to join their rehab team in a PRN capacity. Ideal candidates will be prepared to evaluate all assigned patients and develop, implement, and execute on treatment plan as outlined by plan of care. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline‑specific therapy services. Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, co‑workers and self‑professional advancement. Perform other professional duties associated with the care of patient, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

Position Specifics

For more questions regarding this position, please contact Lauren Aman at [e-mail]

• Department: Occupational Therapy
• Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
• Schedule: PRN, Day shift, 7:30am-3:30pm or 8am-4:30pm
• Facility: St. John’s Hospital
• Location: Springfield, IL
• Compensation aligned with your experience

Education Qualifications

Graduate (e.g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.

Experience Qualifications

N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations

Current state licensure, in state of practice, as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is required. Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required. ILLINOIS: Following occupational therapy philosophies and standards of care set by Illinois Occupational Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies, licensure is required within 6 months for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements.

Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community‑based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Benefits

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well‑being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health.

• Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full‑time and part‑time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer‑paid life insurance and short‑term and long‑term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

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Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community‑based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID‑19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.