Occupational Therapist
Carle Health
Hoopeston, IL, United States
Hoopeston, IL, United States
- $34.66 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- Occupational Therapy
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Development
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all ages in both inpatient and outpatient settings, designing and adjusting individualized care plans. They provide education to patients, families, and healthcare providers while monitoring and documenting patient progress. This role requires licensure, basic life support certification, and ongoing education specific to acute stroke patient care.
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 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
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. 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.
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 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
Find it here.
Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. 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. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. 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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