Occupational Therapist

Rush Copley Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhancement Dollars for continuing education

Comprehensive benefits package

PSLF qualifying employer

Job summary

A community hospital in Aurora, Illinois, seeks a passionate Occupational Therapist to provide quality rehabilitative care. The role involves patient evaluations, goal setting, education, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team. Candidates must possess an occupational therapy degree, be licensed in Illinois, and CPR certified. The job includes weekend shifts and requires a commitment of 40 hours per pay period, making it an excellent opportunity for those dedicated to improving patient mobility and function.

Qualifications

• Must work every Saturday and Sunday for 4 consecutive weekends.
• Inpatient acute care hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations of patients' physical and functional status.
• Develop appropriate goals based on clinical findings.
• Educate patients and families to support active participation in care.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for holistic care.
• Maintain timely documentation per standards.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Goal development

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of approved School of Occupational Therapy

Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois

Certified in CPR

Job description

At Rush Copley, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional care through a patient-centered approach that combines clinical excellence with kindness. We are a 210-bed community hospital whose mission is to provide advanced medicine with quality outcomes and extraordinary care. Our therapy team serves a diverse patient population throughout the hospital to help patients meet their goals and transition to the next level of care. We have a seasoned team of therapists who treat patients with compassion and provide high quality care.

Position Summary

We are seeking an individual who is passionate about rehabilitation, eager to grow clinically, and thrives in a team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will provide efficient, high-quality care that focuses on improving patient’s mobility and function. The therapist will work closely with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery, mobility, and the discharge plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations of patients physical and functional status
• Develop appropriate goals based on clinical findings
• Educate patients and families to support active participation in care
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, care managers, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, etc. to provide coordinated, holistic care.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in accordance with departmental and regulatory standards.
• Contribute to a positive team environment that values respect, empathy, accountability, and innovation.

Candidates must be willing to work a schedule that includes every Saturday and Sunday for 4 consecutive weekends with the fifth weekend scheduled off. Must work 40 hours in a pay period, so an additional shift is needed one weekday in the payperiod based on the dates identified as a need by department leadership. Our newly revised base rates are determined by years of experience with an additional $10/hour differential for all weekend shifts worked in this role. Inpatient acute care hospital experience is preferred but not necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduate of approved School of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Illinois.
• Certified in CPR through the American Heart Association.

Why Join Us

• Enhancement Dollars for continuing education
• Comprehensive benefits package (Part time and Full Time employees)
• Rush Copley is a PSLF qualifying employer

RUSH salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects RUSH’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case. Benefits can be found here.