Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Live Well Homecare; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to provide skilled therapy in an acute care setting. The role involves evaluations and treatment planning for diverse caseloads including ortho, neuro, general medicine, and ICU, with an emphasis on discharge planning and functional status.

Collaboration with patients, families, and healthcare teams is essential, along with delegation and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Conduct evaluations and develop treatment plans; deliver skilled OT services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement treatment plans; educate patients and staff; delegate appropriately.
• Ensure thorough documentation of therapy services.
• Provide assessments, reassessments, and consultations for OT services.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Role Overview:

Seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled therapy services within an acute care setting. Experience with diverse caseloads in ortho, neuro, general medicine, and ICU is preferred.

• Establishes treatment plans considering discharge needs, functional status, and required equipment.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students based on their competency levels.
• Completes documentation in line with departmental policies.
• Provides assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Role Overview:

Seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to deliver skilled therapy services within an acute care setting. Experience with diverse caseloads in ortho, neuro, general medicine, and ICU is preferred.

• Establishes treatment plans considering discharge needs, functional status, and required equipment.
• Educates and collaborates with patients, families, and healthcare providers, making referrals as needed.
• Delegates tasks to assistants, techs, and students based on their competency levels.
• Completes documentation in line with departmental policies.
• Provides assessments, reassessments, and consultations for occupational therapy services.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required; Master’s preferred.
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist.
• No prior experience required, but supervision experience is not mandatory.

Key Duties:

Conduct evaluations, develop and implement treatment plans, educate patients and staff, delegate appropriately, and ensure thorough documentation.

Additional Information:

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and paid time off, supporting professional growth and well-being.