Occupational Therapist

OSF HealthCare • Pekin, IL

5d

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist assists patients in restoring occupational function through evaluation and treatment. The role includes examining and evaluating patients’ occupational and functional status, including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility. The therapist gathers information from patient charts, patients and families, or other appropriate sources.

The position seeks a therapist with experience treating neurological patient populations or a strong interest in developing expertise in this area. The therapist may also work with a variety of general orthopedic diagnoses. New graduates are encouraged to apply if they are passionate about neurorehabilitation and want to develop their clinical skills.

OSF Rehabilitation offers professional development support, paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and a 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% of salary. OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program. Candidates with five or more years of direct experience receive 24 hours of vacation and holiday time available beginning on their first day, in addition to other time-off benefits. The position offers sign-on bonus options of $5,000 for a one-year work commitment, $10,000 for a two-year commitment, or $20,000 for a three-year commitment; internal Mission Partners are not eligible. Expected pay is $39.13–$46.03 per hour, with actual pay determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. The position is salaried.

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.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served.
• Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to work well with others and communicate effectively with patients, families, and treatment team members.
• Analytical ability to evaluate occupational and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans, observe patients, document status, and assist technicians and assistants in resolving problems.
• Excellent computer skills and ability to process detailed information accurately.

Nice To Haves

• Previous work experience as an Occupational Therapist.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Experience treating neurological patient populations or a strong interest in developing specialized expertise in neurorehabilitation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ occupational and functional status, including relevant musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and integumentary systems.
• Gather relevant information from patient charts, patients, families, and other appropriate sources.
• Assist patients in restoring occupational function through evaluation and treatment.
• Establish therapy goals and formulate treatment plans consistent with those goals.
• Observe patients and document their status.
• Assist technicians and assistants in resolving problems.
• Communicate and exchange information about patient conditions with patients, families, and other treatment team members.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus options of $5,000 for a one-year work commitment, $10,000 for a two-year commitment, or $20,000 for a three-year commitment; internal Mission Partners are not eligible.
• Paid continuing education units.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• 401(k) with a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% of salary.
• Qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program.
• Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience receive 24 hours of vacation and holiday time available for use beginning day 1, in addition to other time-off benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level