Carle Foundation Hospital
OT - Therapy Acute-B
Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
OT - Therapy Acute-B
Department: Therapy Hospital Svcs - CFH 10 20
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Allied Health
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 44005
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Secondary Job Category: Therapy Services
Weekend Requirements: Yes- 1 per month
Holiday Requirements: Yes- departmental rotation
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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 year
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
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.
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
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.
Department: Therapy Hospital Svcs - CFH 10 20
Entity: Champaign-Urbana Service Area
Job Category: Allied Health
Employment Type: Full - Time
Job ID: 44005
Experience Required: None
Education Required: Bachelors Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Urbana, IL
Usual Schedule: Monday-Friday
On Call Requirements: no
Work Location: Carle Foundation Hospital
Secondary Job Category: Therapy Services
Weekend Requirements: Yes- 1 per month
Holiday Requirements: Yes- departmental rotation
Email a Friend Save Save Apply Now
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 year
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
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.
If applicable, completes annual education as assigned to comply with DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements.
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.