Occupational Therapist |Full-Time |Day Shift

Bethesda Health Group•Belleville, IL

2d•$32 - $53

About The Position

Delivers occupational therapy services through goal-directed activities to improve patient function. Evaluates patients, develops and implements treatment programs, establishes goals based on evaluation findings, and assesses intervention effectiveness while progressing patients toward their goals. Provides caregiver education to support therapy carryover, establishes discharge criteria, and anticipates discharge needs. The therapist completes administrative duties and patient documentation within designated timeframes, appropriately delegates to and supervises aides, and supports students in meeting facility and curriculum objectives. The role also assists with orienting new department staff, students, and hospital employees who require mobility training. Effective communication with staff, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team is essential, including communicating patient concerns that may require further medical attention to nurses and physicians. Seeks supervision as needed and may perform other appropriate duties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master of Science degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy curriculum.
Current state license.
CPR certification or willingness to obtain it within six months of employment.
Ability to communicate well personally and professionally.
Responsibility, initiative, and honesty.
Strong desire to work with elderly and rehabilitation populations.
Ability to meet physical demands including extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving equipment, lifting, reaching, and moving around obstacles.
Fine motor coordination and visual/perceptual skills for selecting and implementing treatment tasks.

Nice To Haves

One to two years of experience with geriatrics preferred.
Qualified new graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and obtain information needed to establish goals for improved function.
Plan and implement occupational therapy treatment programs.
Evaluate intervention effectiveness and progress patients toward treatment goals.
Provide caregiver education to support carryover of therapy interventions.
Establish discharge criteria and anticipate discharge needs.
Complete administrative duties and patient documentation within designated timeframes.
Delegate to and supervise aides appropriately.
Progress students toward facility and curriculum objectives.
Assist with orientation of new department staff, students, and hospital employees requiring mobility training.
Communicate effectively with staff, patients, families, and other members of the healthcare team.
Communicate patient issues requiring further medical attention to nurses and physicians.
Seek supervision as needed and perform other duties as appropriate.