Occupational Therapist Acute

Ascension; Hoffman Estates (IL); On-site; USD 73,012 - 77,145; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling and peer support

Spiritual care and stress management resources

Job summary

Ascension in Hoffman Estates, IL is seeking qualified Occupational Therapists to provide patient evaluations and implement effective treatment plans. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and an Occupational Therapy license. Ideal applicants will have one year of acute care experience.

Responsibilities include assessing patients, documenting progress, and ensuring quality care. Ascension offers a competitive salary of $53 to $56 per hour along with benefits like a 403(b) retirement plan and well-being support.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider obtained within 30 days of hire date required.
• Occupational Therapy license credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation required.
• 1-year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with physical and emotional deficits.
• Design and implement effective treatment plans.
• Assess patient's ability for independent living.
• Document patient progress and modify care plans.

Skills

BLS Provider certification

Occupational Therapy license

Patient evaluation

Creating treatment plans

Documentation of patient progress

Independent living skills assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's or Doctorate degree

Job description

Your future role at a glance

Location: Hoffman Estates, IL

Facility: Ascension Saint Alexius

Department: Acute Care

Schedule: Day shift | PRN

Salary range: $53.00 - $56.00 per hour

Benefits that help you thrive

• Retirement: 403(b) plan
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Evaluate patients with physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial deficits.
• Design and implement patient-centered, effective treatment plans using appropriate modalities.
• Assess the patient's ability to safely perform independent living skills.
• Document patient progress, monitor, and modify the plan of care as necessary.
• Minimum weekend and holiday requirement.

Minimum Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Occupational Therapy (OT) license credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation prior to hire date or job transfer date required. A valid license pending letter will be accepted until license is issued.

Education

• Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred.

Additional Preferences

• 1-year acute care experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.