Occupational Therapist (OT) - Rehab Inpatient Float

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Carle Inclusion Connection Group is seeking an Occupational Therapist responsible for evaluating and treating patients of all ages. This role involves designing care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring high-quality patient care.

Candidates must hold an Illinois OT license and a Bachelor's degree, with relevant work experience preferred. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $34.66 to $59.62 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days.
• Must have Illinois Occupational Therapist license.
• Bachelor's Degree required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Design appropriate care plans integrating goals and outcomes.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment.

Skills

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT)

Education Bachelor's Degree

Relevant work experience

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.
• Relevant work experience.

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 and need for further 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.

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 outcomes 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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].