Occupational Therapist

Carle Health; Hoopeston (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages in Urbana, IL. The role emphasizes education for patients and families and serves as a clinical resource for staff and students.

The position offers a sign-on bonus and requires licensure as an OT in Illinois, BLS certification within 30 days, and ongoing continuing education in acute stroke care. Carle Health provides comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• OT license in Illinois (IDFPR)
• BLS within 30 days (AHA)
• Continuing education in acute stroke care

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Design and adjust plan of care with goals and discharge plan.
• Educate patients, families, and staff using effective methods.
• Document evaluations and care plans per policy.
• Ensure safe patient transfers and body mechanics.

Skills

Patient transfers

Body mechanics

Plan of care

Patient education

Clinical evaluation

Examination techniques

Therapy documentation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

The occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

*****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!!

Qualifications

Education Level

Bachelor‘s Degree

Field of Study

Occupational Therapy

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Skills/knowledge in an outpatient and inpatient setting

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor.
• If applicable is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatments, outcomes and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening and history.
• Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for further therapy services, if appropriate.
• Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients‘ response to treatments.
• If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function

• Evaluate and treat
• Designs appropriate care of plan
• Documents care

About Us

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.

Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee‘s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $34.66per hour - $59.62per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

• Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers.

To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.