Therapy - OT

Cynet Health; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a 13-week assignment. You will evaluate and treat patients of all ages, with an emphasis on safe transfers and evidence-based planning. A current OT license and BLS certification are required, along with at least one year of experience.

Shifts run Tuesday through Saturday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm, focusing on comprehensive assessment, goal setting, discharge planning, and collaborative care with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant occupational therapy experience.
• Active Occupational Therapy license.
• BLS (AHA) certification.
• Experience with patient transfers.
• Knowledge of body mechanics and safe handling.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Design and adjust plans of care with goals, treatments, outcomes and discharge plans.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students and other health care providers.
• Document evaluations and plans of care per department policy.

Skills

Patient transfers experience

Body mechanics knowledge

Care plan design

Patient examination

Patient screening

Job description

Therapy - OT

Profession: Therapy

Specialty: HRHC Therapy

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Tuesday through Saturday

Hours per Shift: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of relevant experience

License: Occupational Therapy License

Certifications: BLS (AHA)

Must-Have:

• Patient transfers experience
• Knowledge of body mechanics
• Ability to design appropriate care plans
• Proficiency in patient examination
• Experience in patient screening

Description:The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages.The therapist serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services.The therapist acts as a clinical resource for staff and students.Demonstrates the ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair, and floor.If applicable, the therapist is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury.Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatments, outcomes, and discharge plans.Adjusts 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 therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.Performs examinations, 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 for further therapy 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, modification of treatment plans, and patients' responses.If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with any relevant program requirements.Evaluates and treats patients as necessary.Designs an appropriate plan of care and documents care accordingly.