Occupational Therapist - PRN

OSF HealthCare•Peoria, IL

25d•$39 - $46

About The Position

Unique Specialty hospital offering multidisciplinary rehab services to an 18 bed Long Term Acute Care Unit and 29 bed Acute Rehab Unit. Serving a wide variety of diagnosis from acute respiratory therapy , spinal cord injury, stroke and traumatic brain injury this therapy team offers extensive therapy to these patients progressing them to return to their highest level of functionality. 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