Outpatient Neuro OT: Impactful Rehab Leader

Carle Health; Plano (TX); 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, serving as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role requires an OT license, BLS within 30 days, and a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

The department emphasizes safe patient handling, plan-of-care design, and education for patients and families. The organization highlights a strong commitment to quality care across its Illinois network, with extensive collaboration, documentation

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure to practice.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient transfers with assistance as needed and demonstrates safe body mechanics.
• Designs and implements a plan of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes and discharge planning.
• Educates patients, families and staff using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examinations with reliable and valid methods relevant to chief complaints and history.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Occupational Therapy

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages, serving as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role requires an OT license, BLS within 30 days, and a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy.

The department emphasizes safe patient handling, plan-of-care design, and education for patients and families. The organization highlights a strong commitment to quality care across its Illinois network, with extensive collaboration, documentation