Occupational Therapist OT Outpatient + Department: Therapy Services - CPG_10_21 + Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area + Job Category: Therapy Services + Employment Type: Full - Time + Job ID: 43752 + Experience Required: None + Education Required: Bachelors Degree + Shift: Day + Location: Urbana, IL + Usual Schedule: M-F 830a-5p + On Call Requirements: no + Work Location: Carle Rantoul + Secondary Job Category: Allied Health + Weekend Requirements: no + Other Posting Information: This position will work 2 shifts in Rantoul and 3 shifts in Urbana. + Holiday Requirements: no Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now Position Summary: Sign on Bonus Available!!! $7,500 greater than 1year of experince $5,000 less than 1year of experince $2,500 Relocation Bonus over 50 miles (external candidates only) 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. Qualifications: EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Occupational Therapist (OT) License Illinois upon hire and ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS + Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Basic Computer Skills 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. + 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 clinical findings to determine therapy diagnoses and outcomes of care. + If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements. + Evaluates patients impairments related to upper extremity function + Establishes a plan of care based on functional deficits and patients goals + Completes objective testing for range of motion, strength, and performance of daily functional tasks + Completes daily documentation and charging in therapy EMR + Completes therapeutic ultrasound treatment + Completes fluidotherapy treatment + Communicates with referring provider on patient progress and treatment recommendations 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.