Carle Health Danville , IL 61832
Posted 3 weeks ago
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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient Lymphedema
Department: Therapy Services
Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p
Regions:
On Call Requirements: None
Job Category: Therapy Services
Work Location: Carle Danville on Vermilion
Employment Type: Full
Nursing Specialty:
Job Post ID: 28606
Secondary Job Category: Allied Health
Experience Requirements: None
Weekend Requirements: None
Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree
Shift: Day
Location: Danville, IL
Holiday Requirements: None
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Job Description
JOB 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
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors Occupational Therapy
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
Occupational Therapist (OT) Illinois and Basic Life Support (BLS). Attend and satisfactorily complete all required continuing education regarding the care of acute stroke patients
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
new graduates considered
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 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
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. 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. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.
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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