Occupational Therapist (Ot) - Outpatient Lymphedema

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Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient Lymphedema

Department: Therapy Services

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Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-5p

Regions:

On Call Requirements: None

Job Category: Allied Health

Work Location: Carle Danville on Vermilion

Employment Type: Full

• Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 28606

Secondary Job Category: Therapy Services

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: None

Education Requirements: Bachelors Degree

Shift: Evening

Location: Danville, IL

Holiday Requirements: None

Other Posting Information:

This position will serve our lymphedema patients.

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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.

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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