Occupational Therapist

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin is seeking a per diem Occupational Therapist to provide medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic services for patients with musculoskeletal, neuromuscular and cardiopulmonary disorders. You will work within hospital policies and scope of practice while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements include a Bachelor or Master in OT, current state OT license, BCLS, and NBCOT/AOTA/OTAC preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides medically prescribed consultative and therapeutic OT services to restore function and prevent disability.
• Functions within department and Hospital Policies, state, federal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborates as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor/Master in OT

State OT license

BCLS certificate

NBCOT/AOTA/OTAC preferred

Job description

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.

Pay Transparency

Saint Joseph Hospital - Elgin 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.

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/

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