Occupational Therapist

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Career ladder

Job summary

Carle Health in Urbana, IL is seeking Occupational Therapists to join our team and benefit from a career ladder, enhanced starting rates, and sign-on/relocation support. We are committed to professional growth, talent development, and making a lasting impact on patient families.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy, Illinois OT license, and BLS within 30 days. This role emphasizes patient-centered planning, education, and collaborative care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Illinois
• BLS certification within 30 days (AHA)

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed; uses safe body mechanics.
• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, and other providers using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examinations using reliable methods relevant to chief complaint and history.
• Screens patients to determine the need for therapy services.
• Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides feedback.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Overview

Attention Occupational Therapists: Exciting Opportunities at Carle Health!

At Carle Health, we're committed to investing in our therapy professionals and creating opportunities for long-term career growth.

Following a recent market review, we're excited to announce:

• Increased Starting Rates!
• Enhanced Sign-On Bonuses and Relocation Assistance!
• Comprehensive Benefits Package!
• Career Ladder Program Designed to Help You Develop Skills, Advance Your Practice, and Grow Your Career!

For OTs with Less Than 1 Year of Experience:

• $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
• $5,000 Relocation Assistance (must relocate 50+ miles)

For OTs with 1+ Year of Experience:

• $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• $5,000 Relocation Assistance (must relocate 50+ miles)

At Carle Health, you'll find more than a job. Our structured career ladder supports professional development, skill enhancement, specialty growth, leadership opportunities, and recognition as you advance throughout your career.

Your new career starts here! Don't miss the opportunity to grow professionally, achieve your goals, and make a lasting difference in the lives of patients and their families.

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)

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, treatment, 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 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.

About Us

Find it here.

Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. 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. 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. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $39.53per hour - $67.99per 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.