Occupational Therapist - Rehab & Independence Focus

Riverside Healthcare; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 118,370,000 - 158,399,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to provide specialized evaluation and treatment for patients with mobility, functional, or cognitive challenges. You will develop individualized plans and work with a rehab team to help patients regain independence.

You will educate patients and families, document progress, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supervising assistants as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Develop customized treatment plans that address the patient's unique needs, focusing on improving mobility, strength, coordination, and daily living skills.
• Provide direct therapeutic interventions, including exercises, activities, and use of adaptive equipment to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists, to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Educate patients and their families about therapy goals, techniques, and ways to continue progress outside of therapy sessions.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Illinois state licensure in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Riverside Healthcare in Illinois is seeking a Licensed Occupational Therapist to provide specialized evaluation and treatment for patients with mobility, functional, or cognitive challenges. You will develop individualized plans and work with a rehab team to help patients regain independence.

You will educate patients and families, document progress, and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards while supervising assistants as needed.