Occupational Therapist (OT) - Orthopedics/Sports Medicine

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice in Bloomington, IL seeks a Licensed Occupational Therapist to develop and implement treatment plans to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall health.

The role includes patient transfers, safety oversight, designing care plans, modifying treatments, creating splints/orthotics, educating patients and caregivers, evaluating findings, and collaborating with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Valid licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
• BLS certification within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient transfers and ensure safety with proper body mechanics.
• Design and modify personalized care plans.
• Assess and adjust treatments.
• Create custom splints/orthotics as needed.
• Educate patients and caregivers on care and goals.
• Evaluate clinical findings and collaborate with the medical team.
• Supervise support personnel and document care.
• Maintain customer service and productivity goals.
• Serve as clinical instructor when needed.

Skills

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Effective communication

Teamwork

Safety protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in OT

Job description

We are seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist responsible for developing and implementing treatment plans to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall health.

Responsibilities include performing patient transfers, ensuring safety through proper body mechanics, designing personalized care plans, assessing and modifying treatments, creating custom splints/orthotics, educating patients and caregivers, evaluating clinical findings, and collaborating with the medical team.

Additionally, the role involves supervising support personnel, documenting care according to standards, maintaining customer service and productivity goals, and serving as a clinical instructor when needed.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Therapy, valid licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, and BLS certification within 30 days.

Key skills include patient assessment, treatment planning, effective communication, teamwork, and adherence to safety protocols.

This role offers a competitive hourly rate and comprehensive benefits, with bonuses available based on experience and relocation assistance for those moving over 50 miles.