Occupational Therapist — Full-Spectrum Rehab & Growth

Blessing Health; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 52,527 - 78,798; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement + matching

Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first 1

Onsite childcare - Quincy

24/7 Wellness Center access

Educational assistance opportunities

Job summary

Blessing Health in Quincy, IL seeks an Occupational Therapist to assess patients' functional and cognitive problems across life stages, from neonate to geriatric. The role emphasizes restoring daily living skills, strength, and mobility while upholding the hospital's mission and core values.

This non-exempt, hourly position requires graduation from an accredited OT program, Illinois license or pass-to-test, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Automobile or reliable transportation.
• Current Illinois OT license or letter to test from the Department of Professional Regulation.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ functional and cognitive problems across age ranges from neonate to geriatric.
• Evaluate activities of daily living, strength, endurance and mobility; plan interventions.
• Support Blessing Health System’s mission and patient safety initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

OT degree

Job description

PAY RATE: $38.13 - $57.20

Competitive Benefits

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• Retirement + matching
• Up to 4 weeks paid time off in first year
• Onsite childcare - Quincy
• 24/7 Wellness Center access
• Educational assistance opportunities
  
  

Job Summary

This position is responsible for assessing the patient's functional and cognitive problems, including daily living activities, upper extremity, strength, endurance, fine/gross motor skills and evaluates premorbid, vocational and community roles. This position requires providing services to one or more age populations, including neonate through geriatric, in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Blessing Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values while supporting the strategic plan, goals, and direction of the Performance Improvement / Patient Safety Plan at Blessing Hospital.

Education/Training/Experience

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
  
  

License/Certifications/Special Requirements

• Possess a current Illinois professional occupational therapist license or letter to test from the Department of Professional Regulation in the State of Illinois.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Automobile.
• Current driver's license.
• Cell phone.
• Proof of auto insurance or equivalent to state law requirement.
  
  

PAY STATUS

• Non-exempt hourly
  
  

EEO Statement: Blessing Health System provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Blessing Health System complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Blessing Health System expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Blessing Health System's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.