Occupational Therapist

Beloit Health System•Roscoe, IL

20d•$37 - $56

About The Position

Beloit Health System is seeking an Occupational Therapist for the NorthPointe Occupational Therapy department. The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, establishes goals and a plan of care, and progresses or revises treatment as appropriate. The role coordinates Occupational Therapy treatment with the overall treatment plan and other professionals, educates patients and families, documents care, and supports patient independence and discharge planning. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the first shift, for 40 hours per week. The position is eligible for benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a certificate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school, or an equivalent higher degree.
Satisfactory completion of a 6–9 month Occupational Therapy internship program.
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 one-to-one.
Ability to problem solve and reason.
Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.
Organization, time management, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Respond to referrals and schedule patients according to department policies and procedures.
Evaluate patients and develop goals and treatment plans.
Implement and coordinate Occupational Therapy treatment within the overall treatment plan, coordinating care with other professionals as needed.
Review plans of care and progress or adjust programs as appropriate.
Inform, counsel, and consult with patients’ families, case managers, industries, and other health care workers.
Document patient data, including evaluations, treatment and progress notes, discharge summaries, and charges, as well as department statistics, according to department policies and procedures.
Provide and/or fabricate adaptive equipment or assistive devices to increase patient independence.
Plan discharge with the treatment team and provide a home program when necessary.
Educate patients and families about patients’ functional outcomes and abilities.