Occupational Therapist - Float

OSF HealthCare • Galesburg, IL

5h • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is a designated float position for the WCI market (HFMC - Monmouth, SMMC - Galesburg, SLMC - Kewanee) with paid travel and mileage between clinics. Coverage would be used primarily at HFMC and SLMC, and the home location could depend on the candidate's home address. This is a great opportunity to work in inpatient/outpatient/swing and and great teams who are supportive at each location. Therapist would also have an Outpatient caseload at their home department.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist assists patients in the restoration of occupational function through evaluation and treatment. Performs examination and evaluation of patients' occupational and functional status including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility skills. Includes gathering information from the patient chart, patient and family, or other source as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
• State license and National Board Certification Occupational Therapy registration
• Current state driver’s license for those providing Driving Evaluations
• CPR certification within 90 days of hire​
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information
• Analytical ability to evaluate patients' Occupational and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience as an Occupational Therapist
• Valid driver's license

Responsibilities

• Assists patients in the restoration of occupational function through evaluation and treatment.
• Performs examination and evaluation of patients' occupational and functional status including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility skills.
• Gathers information from the patient chart, patient and family, or other source as appropriate.

Benefits

• Paid travel and mileage between clinics
• Paid continuing education units
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
• 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time available for use beginning day 1 for candidates with 5+ years of direct experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees