Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist – Care Impact

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. The role serves as a role model in professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

The candidate will design and adjust a plan of care, educate patients and families, and document evaluations and plans of care in the EMR. Certification and licensure requirements are specified, with emphasis on safety and quality of care.

Qualifications

• BLS within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Bachelor’s Degree: Occupational Therapy.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and treats patients with appropriate transfer techniques, using safe body mechanics.
• Designs and updates an individualized plan of care with goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Educates patients, families, caregivers, and staff using effective teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examinations with reliable methods relevant to complaints, screening, and history.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree: Occupational Therapy

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois

BLS certification (AHA)

Job description

Carle Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients of all ages. The role serves as a role model in professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

The candidate will design and adjust a plan of care, educate patients and families, and document evaluations and plans of care in the EMR. Certification and licensure requirements are specified, with emphasis on safety and quality of care.