Occupational Therapist

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 53,905 - 63,410; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid continuing education units

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Generous time-off benefits

Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility

Job summary

A health care organization based in Dixon, Illinois seeks an Occupational Therapist to assist patients in restoring occupational function. The role involves evaluating patients' functional status and implementing treatment plans. Candidates should have a Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy and appropriate licensure. The organization offers competitive compensation, educational benefits, and a supportive work environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• State license and National Board Certification Occupational Therapy registration required.
• Current state driver's license for those providing Driving Evaluations.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in the restoration of occupational function through evaluation and treatment.
• Perform examination and evaluation of patients' occupational and functional status.
• Gather information from patient charts and communicate effectively with treatment team members.

Skills

Knowledge of patient care

Strong communication skills

Analytical ability

Excellent computer skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a salaried position.

Overview

Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!

$5,000 -1 year work commitment

$10,000 - 2 year work commitment

$20,000 - 3 year work commitment

(Internal Mission Partners not eligible)

*Ideal candidate will treat a combination of a pediatric outpatient and adult inpatient population.

OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist assists patients in the restoration of occupational function through evaluation and treatment. Performs examination and evaluation of patients' occupational and functional status including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility skills. Includes gathering information from the patient chart, patient and family, or other source as appropriate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure/Certifications:

• State license and National Board Certification Occupational Therapy registration
• Current state driver's license for those providing Driving Evaluations
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Other skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information
• Analytical ability to evaluate patients' Occupational and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Valid driver's license

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.