Occupational Therapist

Beloit Health System, Inc.; Roscoe Township (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Beloit Health System, Inc. is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our NorthPointe Occupational Therapy team. The role focuses on evaluating patients, setting goals, developing plans of care, and coordinating therapy within the broader treatment plan.

The ideal candidate will hold an OT degree, possess Illinois licensure, and demonstrate strong communication, organization, and collaborative skills while providing education to patients and families and planning discharge and home programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's in Occupational Therapy or Certificate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school, or higher degree equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of a 6-9 month internship program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapy License in Illinois
• CPR Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, patients, and family members in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Ability to problem solve and reason. Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.
• Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.

Responsibilities

• Responds to referral and schedules patient according to department policies and procedures.
• Evaluates patient and develops goals and treatment plan.
• Implements and coordinates Occupational Therapy treatment within the overall treatment plan, coordinating care with other professionals as needed.
• Reviews plan of care and progresses or adjusts program as appropriate.
• Informs, counsels and consults with patient's family, case managers, industries, etc. and other health care workers.
• Documents patient data (evaluation, treatment and progress notes, D/C summary, charges) and department statistics according to department policies and procedures.
• Provides and/or fabricates adaptive equipment or assistive devices as indicated to increase the independence of the patient.
• Plans discharge with treatment team and provides home program if necessary.
• Educates patients and families in regard to functional outcomes and abilities of patient.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Time management

Flexibility

Problem solving

Teamwork

Computer software familiarity

Education

Bachelor or Master of Occupational Therapy

OT Certificate degree

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Beloit Health System l is looking to add an Occupational Therapist to our Team!

• Shift: 1st
• Schedule: 8am - 4:30 pm
• Hours per week: 40
• Benefits Status: Eligible
• Department: NorthPointe Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops goals and a plan of care within the scope of services. The Occupational Therapist reviews the plan and goals and progresses and/or revises the program appropriately.

• Responds to referral and schedules patient according to department policies and procedures.
• Evaluates patient and develops goals and treatment plan.
• Implements and coordinates Occupational Therapy treatment within the overall treatment plan, coordinating care with other professionals as needed.
• Reviews plan of care and progresses or adjusts program as appropriate.
• Informs, counsels and consults with patient's family, case managers, industries, etc. and other health care workers.
• Documents patient data (evaluation, treatment and progress notes, D/C summary, charges) and department statistics according to department policies and procedures.
• Provides and/or fabricates adaptive equipment or assistive devices as indicated to increase the independence of the patient.
• Plans discharge with treatment team and provides home program if necessary.
• Educates patients and families in regard to functional outcomes and abilities of patient.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor or Master's in Occupational Therapy or Certificate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school, or higher degree equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of a 6-9 month internship program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapy License in Illinois
• CPR Certification within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with employees, patients, and family members in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
• Ability to problem solve and reason. Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.
• Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.