OCC THERAPIST - HOME CARE

Blessing-Health-Syste; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first 1

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist in Quincy, IL to assess patients’ functional and cognitive needs across age groups, including ADLs, motor skills, endurance, and vocational roles. The role requires Illinois OT licensure and a valid driver’s license, with a non-exempt hourly wage and competitive benefits.

Mon-Fri, 8:00–4:30 with flexible hours; pay rate is based on experience, plus retirement matching, PTO, wellness center access, and educational support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' functional and cognitive problems across age ranges.
• Evaluate activities of daily living, upper extremity strength, endurance, and motor skills.
• Support the hospital mission and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

Job description

MONDAY-FRIDAY; 8-4:30PM - FLEXIBLE HOURS; 24 HOURS

PAY RATE: $38.13-$57.20

BASED ON RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

COMPETITIVE BENEFITS

• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to assess patient's functional and cognitive problems including daily living activities, upper extremity, strength, endurance, fine/gross motor skills and evaluates premorbid, vocational and community roles. This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement / Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Training/Experience:

REQUIRED:

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.

PREFERRED:

License/Certifications/Special Requirements:

Possess current Illinois professional occupational therapist license or letter to test from Department of Professional Regulation in the State of Illinois.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Current driver's license.

Cell phone.

Proof of auto insurance or equivalent to state law requirement.

Pay Status:

NON-EXEMPT HOURLY

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.