Pediatric Outpatient OT — Elevate Kids' Everyday Function

Carle Health; Las Vegas (NV); 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 and role model for staff and students. This on-site role emphasizes safety, evidence-based plans of care, and collaborative patient progression.

The position requires an Illinois OT license and a current BLS certification; the successful candidate will design care plans, document outcomes, and educate patients and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plan.
• Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health care providers using relevant teaching methods.
• Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Performs examination and selects reliable methods for chief complaint, screening, and history.
• Screens patients to determine need for further therapy services.
• Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy.
• Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR.
• Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and recommendations.

Skills

BLS within 30 days

OT license IL

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 and role model for staff and students. This on-site role emphasizes safety, evidence-based plans of care, and collaborative patient progression.

The position requires an Illinois OT license and a current BLS certification; the successful candidate will design care plans, document outcomes, and educate patients and caregivers.