Occupational Therapist

Mercy Medical Center; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 51,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, IL seeks an Occupational Therapist for the Inpatient Physical Therapy department. The role supports a Weekend Warrior schedule (Saturday and Sunday), per diem commitments, with at least 4 shifts per month, providing outpatient and inpatient therapeutic services in musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary care areas.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in OT, current OT license for the state, current BCLS, and NBCOT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT).
• Current state OT certification/license required.
• BCLS (AHA) certificate current.
• NBCOT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultative and therapeutic OT services to restore function.
• Works within department and hospital policies and with the interdisciplinary care team.

Education

Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy

Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license

Current BCLS (AHA) certificate

NBCOT certification preferred

Job description

Employment Status

Per Diem

Overview

• Department: Inpatient Physical Therapy
• Schedule: Weekend Warrior (Saturday & Sunday's)! Days, Per Diem, at least 4 shifts per month
• Facility: Prime Healthcare Mercy Medical Center
• Location: Aurora, IL

Responsibilities

Provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services within scope of practice in order to restore function and prevent disability for clients or patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary disorders. Performs responsibilities in accordance with department and Hospital Policies, state, federal and regulatory requirements: Title 22 Section 70517, 70519. Functions according to professional practice as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

• Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Current state Occupational Therapy certification/license.
• Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.
• National Board for Certification Occupational Therapy certification, AOTA and OTAC preferred.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Pay Transparency

Mercy Medical Center offers competitive compensation and a reasonable compensation estimate for this role is $44.61. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

Employment Status

Per Diem

Shift

Days

Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf