Occupational Therapist - Carmi
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist will provide a thorough assessment of individuals with cognitive or physical impairments resulting in decreased independence with functions of daily living or functional mobility, decreased fine motor coordination, ROM, and/or strength of the upper extremities. The OT will interpret physician orders, develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on physical assessment, clinical reasoning skills, and psychological sensitivity for patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. The OT will direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, and facilitate the learning of skills to promote functional independence. The OT must demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, manifestations of disease and trauma, normal and abnormal physiological responses, biomechanics of motion, injury and disability, and cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic influences on an individual. Maintains a high level of professional expertise and assumes responsibility for professional growth and development. Demonstrates formal and informal teaching skills.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited OT program and licensed by the state of Illinois as an OT
- CPR Certified
- Continual physical activity including lifting, bending, pushing, and pulling
- May be required to work any day of the week including holidays and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Provide a thorough assessment of individuals with cognitive or physical impairments resulting in decreased independence with functions of daily living or functional mobility, decreased fine motor coordination, ROM, and/or strength of the upper extremities.
- Interpret physician orders, develop and implement appropriate treatment plans based on physical assessment, clinical reasoning skills, and psychological sensitivity for patients of all ages, including infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics.
- Direct patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance, and facilitate the learning of skills to promote functional independence.
- Demonstrate knowledge of human growth and development, human anatomy and physiology, neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, manifestations of disease and trauma, normal and abnormal physiological responses, biomechanics of motion, injury and disability, and cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic influences on an individual.
- Maintain a high level of professional expertise and assume responsibility for professional growth and development.
- Demonstrate formal and informal teaching skills.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Medical, dental, and vision coverage options)
- Free internal prescription program
- Employer contributions to premiums
- 457(b) plan with employer matching
- 401(a) plan for employer contributions
- Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
- Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
- Wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
