Occupational Therapist, Inpatient & Pediatrics- Flexible full time

Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois; Freeport (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Tuition and certification reimburse

On-Demand Pay

Well-being Programs

Job summary

Mercyhealth is hiring an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans. The role emphasizes hands-on therapy, documentation, and collaboration with physicians to improve patient outcomes.

The 32-hour weekly schedule runs during daytime shifts across Mercyhealth’s Illinois and Wisconsin facilities. You will participate in training, mentoring staff, and ongoing performance improvement initiatives, contributing to high-quality patient care and departmental

Qualifications

• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in WI or IL (or both)
• CPR/BLS certification within 90 days of hire
• NBCOT certification upon initial licensure as required

Responsibilities

• Develops treatment plans from evaluation data.
• Delivers therapy using exercises, manual techniques, and physical agents.
• Maintains thorough electronic documentation of services.
• Communicates with physicians and other disciplines to improve outcomes
• Participates in PI and CQI processes and staff training
• Mentors new staff and contributes to cost-saving initiatives

Skills

Assessment & treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation & coding

Teaching & training

Education

OT licensure

Job description

OVERVIEW

Provides occupational therapy services by evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and using exercises and hands-on techniques to improve function and independence. Works closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals, documents patient progress, and helps train and mentor staff.

SCHEDULE:

32-hours per week

SHIFT:

Days

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
• Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
• Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
• Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
• Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
• Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
• Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group
• Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

• Licensed as an occupational therapist in WI, IL or both if required
• CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
• NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

PAY RANGE

$36.56 - $54.85

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HSA Options
• Generous, accruing paid time off
• Paid Parental and caregiver leave
• Career advancement and educational opportunities
• Tuition and certification reimbursement
• Certification Reimbursement
• Well-being Programs
• Employee Discounts
• On-Demand Pay
• Financial Education
• Annual recognition/awards events
• Partner appreciation days
• Family entertainment/attractions discount
• Community service/improvement opportunities

At Mercyhealth, we don't simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our people and culture, including:

• #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
• One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
• A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women