Occupational Therapist (OT) - Pediatrics Outpatient Therapy Annex

Carle Health • Urbana, IL

2d • $39 - $67

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages, serves as a role model in delivering professional services, and acts as a clinical resource for staff and students. The role evaluates upper-extremity impairments, establishes plans of care based on functional deficits and patient goals, performs objective testing, and provides therapeutic treatments. The position is available full-time or part-time. Sign-on bonuses are listed as $7,500 for less than one year of experience and $10,000 for more than one year of experience; a $5,000 relocation bonus is available for relocation of more than 50 miles.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days.
• At least 1 year of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient transfers with assistance as needed and use safe, appropriate body mechanics.
• Design and adjust plans of care that integrate goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning, using patient response and available evidence.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers using relevant teaching methods.
• Evaluate clinical findings to determine diagnoses and outcomes of care.
• Perform examinations using reliable and valid methods relevant to the patient's complaint, screening results, and history.
• Screen patients to determine the effectiveness of and need for therapy services, as appropriate.
• Use support personnel according to legal and ethical standards, monitor their care, and provide regular feedback.
• Document evaluations and plans of care according to department policy, including goals, treatment-plan modifications, and patient responses.
• Complete annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements, if applicable.
• Evaluate impairments related to upper-extremity function.
• Establish plans of care based on functional deficits and patient goals.
• Complete objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks.
• Complete daily documentation and charging in the therapy EMR.
• Provide therapeutic ultrasound and fluidotherapy treatments.
• Communicate patient progress and treatment recommendations to referring providers.
• Attend and satisfactorily complete required continuing education regarding care of acute stroke patients.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $7,500 for less than one year of experience or $10,000 for more than one year of experience.
• Relocation bonus of $5,000 for relocation of more than 50 miles.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

What This Job Offers

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