at OSF HealthCare (Main Office) in East Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Overview
PRN position
*Position covers all acute care units
St. Francis Medical Center is a level 1 trauma center and certified Stroke Center. Our OT team helps manage the patient needs throughout our 650+ bed adult hospital and cover all floors including general medical, intermediate, and intensive care units. Our team functions in units or groups working with fellow therapists from all disciplines to manage the needs across 1-3 units focus our care on providing recommendations and assisting with discharge planning. We have ~70 people in our department including PT, OT, SLP, and rehab techs and all work closely together to meet the needs of our patients.
Expected pay for this position is $35.33 - $41.57/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Occupational Therapist assists patients in the restoration of occupational function through evaluation and treatment. Performs examination and evaluation of patients' occupational and functional status including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility skills. Includes gathering information from the patient chart, patient and family, or other source as appropriate.
Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensure/Certifications:
State license and National Board Certification Occupational Therapy registration
Current state driver's license for those providing Driving Evaluations
CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Other skills/knowledge:
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information
Analytical ability to evaluate patients' Occupational and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems
Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous work experience as an Occupational Therapist
Valid driver's license
OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE
