Home Health OT: Impactful Care & Growth

Carle Health; Hoopeston (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health, based in Urbana, IL, seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. The role models professional service delivery and acts as a clinical resource for staff and students, with responsibilities spanning assessment, teaching, transfer support, documentation, and care planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy and an active IL OT license, with demonstrated ability to educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and active IL OT license.
• Current licensure with IDFPR required.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient evaluations to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students and other health care providers using effective teaching methods.
• Demonstrate safe body mechanics and assist with patient transfers as needed.
• Document evaluations, goals, and plans of care per department policy.
• Screen and assess patients to determine the need for further therapy services and expected outcomes.
• Coordinate with support personnel and other clinicians while documenting progress.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teaching

Body mechanics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist (IDFPR)

Job description

Carle Health, based in Urbana, IL, seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. The role models professional service delivery and acts as a clinical resource for staff and students, with responsibilities spanning assessment, teaching, transfer support, documentation, and care planning.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Occupational Therapy and an active IL OT license, with demonstrated ability to educate patients and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in