Occupational Therapist

Beloit Health System•Roscoe, IL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking to add an Occupational Therapist to our Team! The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and develops goals and a plan of care within the scope of services. The Occupational Therapist reviews the plan and goals and progresses and/or revises the program appropriately. Responds to referral and schedules patient according to department policies and procedures. Evaluates patient and develops goals and treatment plan. Implements and coordinates Occupational Therapy treatment within the overall treatment plan, coordinating care with other professionals as needed. Reviews plan of care and progresses or adjusts program as appropriate. Informs, counsels and consults with patient's family, case managers, industries, etc. and other health care workers. Documents patient data (evaluation, treatment and progress notes, D/C summary, charges) and department statistics according to department policies and procedures. Provides and/or fabricates adaptive equipment or assistive devices as indicated to increase the independence of the patient. Plans discharge with treatment team and provides home program if necessary. Educates patients and families in regard to functional outcomes and abilities of patient.

Requirements

Bachelor or Master's in Occupational Therapy or Certificate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school, or higher degree equivalent.
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 effectively communicate and interact with employees, patients, and family members in groups and on a one-to-one basis.
Ability to problem solve and reason.
Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.
Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude are crucial to successful performance.

Responsibilities

Evaluates patients and develops goals and a plan of care within the scope of services.
Reviews the plan and goals and progresses and/or revises the program appropriately.
Responds to referral and schedules patient according to department policies and procedures.
Implements and coordinates Occupational Therapy treatment within the overall treatment plan, coordinating care with other professionals as needed.
Informs, counsels and consults with patient's family, case managers, industries, etc. and other health care workers.
Documents patient data (evaluation, treatment and progress notes, D/C summary, charges) and department statistics according to department policies and procedures.
Provides and/or fabricates adaptive equipment or assistive devices as indicated to increase the independence of the patient.
Plans discharge with treatment team and provides home program if necessary.
Educates patients and families in regard to functional outcomes and abilities of patient.