Occupational Therapist -PRN

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat a variety of patient diagnoses, develop individualized plans, and document care. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams and requires strong clinical judgment.

The position includes teaching, mentoring staff, and participating in quality and performance improvement initiatives, with emphasis on accurate coding and community education efforts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed as an occupational therapist in IL or WI (or both).
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.
• NBCOT upon initial licensure as required.

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 with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation.
• Participates in PI and CQI processes and mentors new staff.
• Assists in orientation and training of partners.
• Engages in cost-saving initiatives within the department.
• Maintains high standard of patient care and effective communication.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Mentoring

Performance improvement

Education

OT license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Overview: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses. Schedule: PRN Shift: Variable

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 benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.

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 commitment to 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.

For over 135 years, Mercyhealth has provided high-quality health care to residents throughout northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

We have a passion for providing comprehensive health care close to home for area residents through our six hospitals and 85 primary and specialty care locations.

As an integrated health system, you can come to us for routine health care, like annual physicals, immunizations and preventive health screenings, as well as highly specialized care, such as neonatal intensive care, heart surgery, stroke care, neurosurgery, cancer treatment and much more.

The range of Mercyhealth's specialties and the skills of our doctors, nurses and clinical staff are truly extraordinary.