Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Urbana, IL

Design and implement individualized plans of care that integrate goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning, adjusting care based on patient response and available evidence. Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, screening results, and patient history.

Job ID: 899356
Job Title

Occupational Therapist
Location

Urbana, IL | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Onsite
Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages, selecting reliable and valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, screening results, and patient history
• Design and implement individualized plans of care that integrate goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge planning, adjusting care based on patient response and available evidence
• Utilize standardized outcomes measures to accurately reflect functional performance and complete documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and other healthcare providers using relevant and effective teaching methods
• Collaborate with the medical team to clearly communicate patient performance, changes in status, activity and transfer recommendations, and discharge disposition needs
• Provide supervision to COTAs and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines and ethical standards

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy
• Active Occupational Therapy (OT) license in the state of Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Demonstrated ability to perform patient transfers safely from bed, chair, and floor with assistance as needed
• Knowledge of and adherence to safe and appropriate body mechanics to reduce risk of injury

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to serve as a clinical resource and role model within a collaborative acute care therapy team
• Engage in meaningful patient-centered care across a diverse patient population of all ages