Inpatient Rehab OT - Float Therapist

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist (OT) in Rehab Inpatient Float at Carle Health in Urbana, IL evaluates and treats patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource for staff and students. This full-time, on-site role supports high-quality rehabilitation services within the hospital setting.

Responsibilities include designing care plans, educating patients and families, documenting progress, and supervising staff while collaborating with the medical team to ensure safe, effective therapy.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Bachelor's Degree required (education)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safe transfer techniques and body mechanics.
• Designs a plan of care incorporating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and students using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnoses and outcomes.
• Performs examinations with reliable methods related to chief complaint and history.
• Screens patients to determine need for further therapy services.
• Supervises support personnel and provides feedback.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care per department policy.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) – Illinois

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days (AHA)

Job description

The Occupational Therapist (OT) in Rehab Inpatient Float at Carle Health in Urbana, IL evaluates and treats patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource for staff and students. This full-time, on-site role supports high-quality rehabilitation services within the hospital setting.

Responsibilities include designing care plans, educating patients and families, documenting progress, and supervising staff while collaborating with the medical team to ensure safe, effective therapy.