Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics Outpatient Therapy Annex

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

A health organization in Urbana seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. This role involves designing care plans, conducting examinations, and communicating with referring providers on patient progress. Essential qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy and BLS certification. The position offers a compensation range of $34.66 - $59.62 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Certifications required include BLS and OT license within Illinois.
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Experience in occupational therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Design plans of care integrating goals and outcomes.
• Communicate progress and treatment recommendations to providers.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Patient evaluation

Therapeutic ultrasound treatment

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

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Work Experience: (required)

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable.
• Evaluates patients' impairments related to upper extremity function.
• Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients' goals.
• Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
• Completes therapeutic ultrasound treatment.
• Completes fluidotherapy treatment.
• Communicates with referring providers on patient progress and treatment recommendations.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation range: $34.66per hour - $59.62per hour. This is a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role. 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.

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