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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient Therapy
Department: Therapy Hospital Svcs - CFH1020
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Therapy Services
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 31538
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p
On Call Requirements: None
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Weekend Requirements: None
Other Posting Information: This position works with neurological disorders for ages 13 and up.
$7,500 sign-on bonus and$2,500 relocation (for greater than 50 miles)for OTs with 1 or more years of experience External Applicants Only
Holiday Requirements: None
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Position Summary:
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.
Special Summer Incentive
Sign on bonus - $15,000
Free Health Insurance for the rest of the yearQualifications:EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Occupational Therapist (OT) License Illinois upon hire and Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients
Continuing education requirements for this position may include one (1) hour, four (4) hours, or eight (8) hours of content that is assigned by the organization to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification requirements. This content will only apply to those directly assigned to the total joint replacement practices and will be communicated to the applicable staff member by the immediate supervisor. This requirement is subject to change pending updates to DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Certification standards.
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, treatment, 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 fortherapy 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.
Evaluates and implements intervention plans utilizing activities that are functional in nature and take into consideration the functional and emotional needs of the patient/family. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and performance.
Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Collaborates with patient, family and significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and provides education/family training as necessary.
Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Clearly communicates patient performance, change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required for the next level of care with the medical team.
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.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or religious exemption will be permitted.
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