PRN Occupational Therapist - Impactful Patient Care

Freeport Memorial Hospital; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Time off

On-demand pay

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Mercyhealth seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat a variety of patient diagnoses, develop individualized plans, and document care. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams and requires strong clinical judgment.

The position includes teaching, mentoring staff, and participating in quality and performance improvement initiatives, with emphasis on accurate coding and community education efforts.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed as an occupational therapist in IL or WI (or both).
• CPR/BLS within 90 days of hire.
• NBCOT upon initial licensure as required.

Responsibilities

• Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
• Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
• Maintains a thorough record of services with appropriate coding and billing.
• Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
• Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation.
• Participates in PI and CQI processes and mentors new staff.
• Assists in orientation and training of partners.
• Engages in cost-saving initiatives within the department.
• Maintains high standard of patient care and effective communication.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Interdisciplinary communication

Mentoring

Performance improvement

Education

OT license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercyhealth seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat a variety of patient diagnoses, develop individualized plans, and document care. The role emphasizes collaboration with physicians and care teams and requires strong clinical judgment.

The position includes teaching, mentoring staff, and participating in quality and performance improvement initiatives, with emphasis on accurate coding and community education efforts.