Occupational Therapist - Acute Care and Outpatient

OSF HealthCare; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus options

Tuition reimbursement

401k with match

Paid continuing education

Job summary

OSF HealthCare in Illinois seeks an Occupational Therapist to restore patients' functional abilities in adult inpatient/acute and outpatient pediatric settings. The role focuses on evaluation and treatment planning with collaboration across the care team.

Licensure and NBCOT certification are required; driving evaluations may be involved. OSF HealthCare emphasizes professional development and a comprehensive total rewards package, including paid education and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy.
• State license and NBCOT registration.
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
• Valid driver’s license for driving evaluations.
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients in restoring occupational function through evaluation and treatment.
• Evaluate functional status across musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility.
• Collaborate with patients, families and treatment team to set therapy goals and document progress.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

OT Master/PhD

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a salaried position.

Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!

$5,000 -1 year work commitment

$10,000 - 2 year work commitment

$20,000 - 3 year work commitment

(Internal Mission Partners not eligible)

OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program

OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.

Overview

*Position will work in both the Adult Inpatient/Acute and Outpatient Pediatric Settings

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Occupational Therapist assists patients in the restoration of occupational function through evaluation and treatment. Performs examination and evaluation of patients' occupational and functional status including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility skills. Includes gathering information from the patient chart, patient and family, or other source as appropriate.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy

Licensure/Certifications:

• State license and National Board Certification Occupational Therapy registration
• Current state driver’s license for those providing Driving Evaluations
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire

Other skills/knowledge:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information
• Analytical ability to evaluate patients' Occupational and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Valid driver's license

OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.