Occupational Therapist - Sign-On Bonus Eligible

National MS Society; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500 for <1 year exp.

Sign-on bonus $10,000 for >1 year exp.

Relocation bonus >50mi

Job summary

The Occupational Therapist at Carle Health provides evaluation and treatment across ages, partnering with patients and families to set functional goals and discharge plans. The role demands hands-on care, documentation, and collaboration with the rehab team.

We offer a competitive hourly wage with sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance, reflecting experience and location in central Illinois. Join a nationwide health system focused on quality and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy is required.
• Licensed OT by IDFPR is required.
• BLS certification within 30 days after hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed.
• Ensures safe body mechanics to reduce risk of injury.
• Designs plan of care aligning goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Adjusts care based on patient response and available evidence.
• Educates patients, family, and caregivers using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes.
• Performs examinations with reliable methods relevant to chief complaint and history.
• Screens patients to determine need for therapy services.
• Uses support personnel per regulatory standards and guides.
• Monitors care delivered by support staff and provides feedback.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care per policy including goals and status.
• Implements intervention plans with functional activities and patient needs.
• Adapts approach to patient behavior and performance.
• Uses standardized outcome measures to reflect functional performance.
• Completes documentation per regulatory standards.
• Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout rehab process and provides education.
• Provides supervision to COTA and rehab technicians in line with regulations.
• Communicates patient performance and discharge recommendations to medical team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist (IDFPR)

BLS within 30 days (AHA)

Job description

The Occupational Therapist at Carle Health provides evaluation and treatment across ages, partnering with patients and families to set functional goals and discharge plans. The role demands hands-on care, documentation, and collaboration with the rehab team.

We offer a competitive hourly wage with sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance, reflecting experience and location in central Illinois. Join a nationwide health system focused on quality and compassionate care.