Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehab (Weekend)

Carle Health; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 47,747 - 82,132; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Carle Health is looking for an Occupational Therapist in Urbana, Illinois, to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. The role entails designing and implementing care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring quality rehabilitation services. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and be licensed in Illinois. The position offers a compensation range of $34.66 to $59.62 per hour and comprehensive benefits. Join Carle Health for a rewarding career in patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Illinois.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Attend required continuing education for acute stroke care.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages for therapeutic needs.
• Design and adjust individualized care plans based on patient responses.
• Educate patients and families on treatment processes and care plans.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Patient education

Plan of care design

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

Qualifications

• Education Level: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy


• Licenses/Certifications
  
  
  
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) – Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
  
  
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days – American Heart Association (AHA)
  
  
  
  


• Continuing Education: Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Responsibilities

• Essential Functions
  
  
  
  • Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
  
  
  • Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.
  
  
  • Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
  
  
  • Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
  
  
  • Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening, and history.
  
  
  • Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, if appropriate.
  
  
  • Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.
  
  
  • Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients' response to treatments.
  
  
  • If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Department Specific Job Function
  
  
  
  • Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
  
  
  • Utilizes standardized outcome measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
  
  
  • Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
  
  
  • Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
  
  
  • Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.
  
  
  • Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.
  
  
  
  

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $34.66 per hour - $59.62 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more, visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].