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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Hoopeston Region

Carle Health

Hoopeston, IL

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$34.66–$59.62 Per Hour
SKILLS
Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Outcomes, Discharge Plans, Documentation Plan, Healthcare Providers, Homeland Security, Hospital, Identify Issues, Java Swing, Legal Standards, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Professional Services, Risk Management, Service Delivery, Social Security Administration, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan
LOCATION
Hoopeston, IL
POSTED
8 days ago
Overview

The occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students.

**This position will be evaluating and treating patients in the hospital (inpatient setting) and will fill in for the outpatient team when/if needed. This position also works with discharge planning and with the care team on accepting patients to the swing bed facility.

*****This role qualifies for a sign-on bonus!!!

Qualifications

Education Level

Field of Study

Bachelor's Degree

Occupational Therapy

Licenses/Certifications

Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

And

Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA)

Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients

Specialized Knowledge and Skills Requirements

Skills/knowledge in an outpatient and inpatient setting

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Demonstrates ability to perform patient transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor.

If applicable is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.

Designs an appropriate plan of care that integrates goals, treatments, outcomes and discharge plan. Adjusts the care based on patient response and available evidence.

Educates patients, family, caregivers, students and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.

Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care.

Performs examination, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results of screening and history.

Screens patients using procedures to determine the effectiveness of and need for further therapy services, if appropriate.

Uses support personnel according to legal standards and ethical guidelines. Monitors the care delivered by support personnel and provides regular feedback.

Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy including goals, modifications of treatment plans and patients' response to treatments.

If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.

Department Specific Job Function

Evaluate and treat

Designs appropriate care of plan

Documents care

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care.

We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $34.66per hour - $59.62per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.

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