Outpatient Neuro Occupational Therapist — Restore Mobility

Carle Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. This role requires a BLS certification and a valid OT license in Illinois, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

You will design care plans, educate patients and families, supervise staff, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes. As part of Carle Health, you’ll join a large, integrated system committed to high-quality patient care and professional development.

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: Occupational Therapy (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 fortherapy 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.

Skills

BLS Certification

Licensed OT (IL)

Education

Bachelor's Degree: Occupational Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. This role requires a BLS certification and a valid OT license in Illinois, along with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

You will design care plans, educate patients and families, supervise staff, and collaborate with the care team to optimize outcomes. As part of Carle Health, you’ll join a large, integrated system committed to high-quality patient care and professional development.