Occupational Therapist

Beloit Health System • Roscoe, IL

18d

About The Position

Beloit Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its NorthPointe Occupational Therapy department. The role evaluates patients, establishes goals and plans of care, delivers and coordinates treatment, and adjusts programs as needed. The Occupational Therapist works with patients, families, case managers, other health care workers, and the treatment team to support functional outcomes and patient independence. The position is a first-shift role with a schedule of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and 40 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, an Occupational Therapy certificate degree from an accredited school, or an equivalent higher degree.
• Satisfactory completion of a 6–9 month internship program in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Occupational Therapy license in Illinois.
• CPR certification within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with employees, patients, and family members in groups and one-to-one.
• Ability to problem-solve and reason.
• Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.
• Organization, time management, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Respond to referrals and schedule patients according to department policies and procedures.
• Evaluate patients and develop goals and treatment plans within the scope of services.
• Implement and coordinate Occupational Therapy treatment within the overall treatment plan, coordinating care with other professionals as needed.
• Review plans of care and goals, and progress or revise treatment programs as appropriate.
• Inform, counsel, and consult with patients’ families, case managers, industries, and other health care workers.
• Document patient data, including evaluations, treatment and progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges, along with department statistics, according to department policies and procedures.
• Provide and/or fabricate adaptive equipment or assistive devices to increase patient independence, as indicated.
• Plan discharge with the treatment team and provide a home program when necessary.
• Educate patients and families about patients’ functional outcomes and abilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time