OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - HH

McDonough District Hospital; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 51,783 - 77,669; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

457B and employer match

Company paid STD and LTD

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Macomb is seeking an Occupational Therapist to plan and implement treatment programs for patients. This role includes collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to provide activities for daily living. The position requires a graduate degree in Occupational Therapy, Illinois licensure or eligibility, and CPR certification. Candidates with hospital experience and advanced training are preferred. The compensation ranges from $37.59 to $56.38, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Licensure in Illinois or eligibility for licensure is required.
• Must have a valid driver's license if applicable.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provides treatment activities in functional pre-vocational and homemaking skills.

Skills

Verbal communication

Therapeutic program development

Education

Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy

Certification by the Board of Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association

Job description

Job Knowledge

Emphasis in physical disabilities, geriatrics consultation, arthritis, cardiac and stroke rehabilitations.
NDT and sensory integration background is helpful. Splinting experience is beneficial, but not required. The patient population must be considered when assessing job knowledge required from the employee.

Compensation and Benefits

• Expected pay: $37.59-$56.38 (determined by experience, skills and internal equity).
• MDH Benefits package includes:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 457B and employer match
  • Company paid STD and LTD

Job Summary

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to the principles and practices of occupational therapy. Collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides treatment activities in functional pre‑vocational and homemaking skills and activities of daily living to allow the patient to become as independent as possible within the scope of his/her disability.

Job Specifications

• Education & Experience: Graduate of an accredited program in Occupational Therapy. Licensure in Illinois or eligibility for licensure is required. Certification by the Board of Registry of the American Occupational Therapy Association also required.
• Hospital experience in the position of Occupational Therapist is preferred. Advanced postgraduate training is desirable.
• Must have a valid driver's license if applicable. Current CPR certification is required.

Abilities, Interests And Temperaments

• Verbal ability necessary to communicate with staff, patients, and caregivers.
• A preference for working with people, developing programs of greatest therapeutic benefit to each patient,