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Radiography Students - Horizons Program
Dependent upon the area assigned, provide support to the Medical Imaging Technologist to ensure promptness and effici...
Position Summary
Dependent upon the area assigned, provide support to the Medical Imaging Technologist to ensure promptness and efficiency of the patient care process. Ensure patient comfort and safety during the imaging experience to include comprehensive electronic medical record management.
Overview of the Program
The Memorial Horizons Program provides students enrolled in Radiography, Surgical Technology, and Sonography degree programs with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience, receive financial support, and secure a pathway to employment at Memorial Health after graduation.
Eligibility Criteria
The Horizons Program is open to external candidates and current Memorial Health colleagues in the first year of their major program of study and will graduate in May 2026. Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited allied health program that aligns with Memorial’s workforce needs, maintain the minimum required GPA and have completed all prerequisite coursework. Applicants must complete an employment application and an interview as part of the competitive selection process. Individuals selected for the Horizons Program must maintain satisfactory academic progress, have no active corrective actions on file, and exhibit behaviors that align with Memorial’s values to remain eligible.
Benefits of Working While In School
Individuals who are selected for the Horizons Program will work at Memorial Health as a per diem colleague while attending school. This allows participants to gain valuable hands-on experience, work alongside Memorial clinicians, and prepare them for their careers at Memorial after graduation.
Financial Opportunities
Individuals selected for the Horizons Program will receive a bi-weekly stipend of $1,000.00 during the second year of their program (August 2025-May 2026). Stipends are subject to applicable taxes and deductions. As a Memorial colleague who is working per diem while attending school, you may also be eligible for up to $5250 per calendar year in Tuition Assistance. In addition, individuals selected for the Horizons Program will be eligible for sign-on incentives at the time of graduation.
Pathway to Employment After Graduation
Graduates of the Horizons Program will be placed in full-time roles designated by Memorial Health upon meeting all graduation and licensing requirements. Participants must commit to working at Memorial Health for three years after graduation.
Highlights & Benefits
Required Skills
- Perform clerical duties necessary for patient registration into the Radiology information System.
- Transport patient to and from the imaging procedure room.
- Provide patient assistance during the imaging exam process.
- Utilize proper infection control practice.
- Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees.
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment in area of assignment.
- Stock rooms.
- Fold linen.
- Assist imaging staff with inventory management.
- Take call as required.
- Manage phone calls.
- Under direction of the appropriately licensed staff, mix oral contrast per Radiologist approved protocol.
- Under the direction of the appropriately licensed staff, load the pressure injectors per Radiologist approved protocol.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
Required Experience
Education:
- High School education required.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- A Current BLS/CPR certification required within 30 days of hire. Maintain per policy.
Experience:
- Clerical experience preferred.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and guest relations skills required.
RN - New Graduate
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus Start your nursing career with confidence. As a New Graduate RN at Springfield Memoria...
Position Summary
$15,000 Sign-On Bonus
Start your nursing career with confidence. As a New Graduate RN at Springfield Memorial Hospital, you’ll receive the support you need to transition from student to professional nurse. Through a structured, nationally recognized Nurse Residency Program, you’ll gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment, surrounded by experienced nurses, preceptors and mentors dedicated to your success.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care that makes a real difference in patients’ lives.
- Develop critical thinking and clinical judgment skills through structured training and mentorship.
- Work alongside experienced nurses, physicians and interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.
- Engage in a comprehensive Nurse Residency Program designed to strengthen your confidence and leadership skills.
- Participate in monthly residency sessions, collaborating with fellow new RNs to share experiences and best practices.
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives that drive better patient care and safety.
Why Join Us?
At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Continuing education opportunities
- Life insurance and voluntary benefits
- Mental health services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption assistance
- Local and national discounts
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver safe, high-quality nursing care across various hospital units.
- Monitor patient conditions, administer medications and document care accurately.
- Ensure patient safety, comfort and satisfaction throughout the care process.
- Collaborate with nursing leaders, educators and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain compliance with hospital policies, safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Engage in professional development, mentorship programs and ongoing learning opportunities.
Location:
This position is based at Springfield Memorial Hospital in Spingfield, IL, part of Memorial Health’s network of care.
Recruiter:
Lindsey Stanley, Talent Acquisition Partner
stanley.lindsey@mhsil.com
Required Experience
Who We’re Looking For:
You’re a compassionate and motivated new graduate RN eager to develop your clinical skills and provide high-quality patient care.
Education, Licensures & Certifications:
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
- Active or pending RN license in Illinois
- BLS certification required
Experience:
- New graduate RNs encouraged to apply (no experience required)
- Strong interest in evidence-based practice and continuous learning
- Ability to thrive in a team-oriented patient-centered environment
Patient Transporter
Transport patients to and from various areas of Springfield Memorial Hospital by stretcher, wheelchair or bed. ...
Position Summary
Transport patients to and from various areas of Springfield Memorial Hospital by stretcher, wheelchair or bed. Ensure patient safety and comfort during transports and perform appropriate patient hand-offs to other members of the health care team.
Highlights & Benefits
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Required Skills
- Transport patients safely and efficiently, as assigned by a computerized patient transport tracking system.
- Utilize the SBAR tool/process for all patient hand-off situations.
- Follow patient safety requirements/policies/protocols at all times.
- Ensure patient comfort at all times.
- Respond to all transport requests in a timely manner and STAT calls immediately.
- Transport patient related equipment (IV, O2, etc.) according to patient needs
- Connect and disconnect O2 for patients, as needed.
- Follow proper infection control guidelines, such as hand washing and equipment cleaning.
- Practice proper body mechanics during all patient transfers and transports.
- Assist with patients being transferred between nursing units and patients being discharged.
- Gather wheelchairs, stretchers and other transport equipment no longer in use, and return to storage area.
- Report all broken and unsafe transport equipment to the Team Leader.
- Communicate all information, concerns and request of patients to appropriate clinical staff.
- Assist co-workers and other hospital staff as needed.
- Attend customer service and body mechanics refresher courses as directed.
- Adhere to the dress code while on duty.
- Create Great Patient Experiences and uphold Memorial’s Statement of Values.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Respond expediently to needs/requests from patient transporters/nursing units/testing sites.
- Handle floor stock medications or medications delivered from pharmacy directly or through the pneumatic tube system. Relocate these medications, in original containers, to designated secure storage locations or delivery directly to appropriate licensed staff.
- Performs other related work as required or requested.
Required Experience
Education:
Education equivalent to graduation from high school is recommended.
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
Obtain BLS/CPR certification within 45 days of hire and maintain current BLS/CPR certification.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to utilize a computerized patient transport tracking system.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Completion of orientation and competency validation as provided during Nursing Team Onboarding (NTO) and under the supervision of a tenured Patient Transporter/Team Leader.
- Moderate to heavy physical effort, including the ability to transport patients using wheelchairs, stretchers and beds.
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room (OR) - PRN
*** $20,000 Sign on Bonus Available *** — Previous surgical technologist experience and/or completion of a Surg...
Surgical Technologist, Operating Room (OR) - PRN
Position Summary
*** $20,000 Sign on Bonus Available ***
— Previous surgical technologist experience and/or completion of a Surgical Technologist program is REQUIRED —
The Main Operationg Room Surgical Technologist performs “scrub” technologist duties for scheduled surgeries in the Main Operating Room, and assists with the draping and utilization of instruments for a particular surgery and age of the patient serviced. Demonstrates knowledge in the basic principles of sterile technique and sterilization procedures. Clinical ladder advancement opportunities available.
Recruiter:
Sandy Dunn, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com
Highlights & Benefits
Required Skills
- Performs duties in a capacity of “surgical” technician as prescribed by hospital policies and procedures.
- Assists in the orderly functioning of the Surgery Department.
- Performs appropriate intra-operative techniques to assist physician.
- Pursues educational opportunities to maintain and expand personal and professional goals.
- Actively participates in competency assessment process.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Required Experience
Education:
- Successful completion of a Surgical Technologist program and/or have previous Surgical Technologist experience REQUIRED.
- Completion of Anatomy and Physiology classes preferred.
- High School graduate or equivalent required.
- Attends JCAHO, OSHA, and hospital/nurse manager-specified mandatory in-services.
- Obtains four contact hours in area of interest
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Maintains current CPR certification
- Surgical Technologist Certification preferred
Experience:
- Previous experience in multiple surgical specialties is preferred.
Rapid Response (RN)
Up to $20 Sign-On Bonus Join a team where nursing excellence is not only expected—but celebrated. As a Rapid Re...
Position Summary
Up to $20 Sign-On Bonus
Join a team where nursing excellence is not only expected—but celebrated. As a Rapid Response RN at Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH), you’ll be part of a Magnet-designated hospital recognized for its commitment to nursing quality, professional growth and patient-centered care. The Rapid Response Registered Nurse serves as a housewide resource to assist staff in the recognition and stabilization of patients with signs of clinical deterioration. They will respond to Rapid Response Team calls during work shift in addition to assisting with patients throughput by regularly assessing utilization of critical care and IMC beds, as well as telemetry and other resource-intensive clinical equipment/technology.
Why Join Us?
At Memorial Health, we invest in your professional development, well-being and career growth with:
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Flexible spending accounts
- Continuing education opportunities
- Life insurance and voluntary benefits
- Mental health services
- Employee Assistance Program
- Adoption assistance
- Local and national discounts
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Experience
- Licensed as RN in State of Illinois.
- BSN required.
- Minimum of 3 years of critical care experience required.
- Current BLS/ACLS certification required.
- Certification as a Critical Care RN held or achieved within 12 months of hire into position.
- Certification in Pediatric Emergency Assessment Recognition and Stabilization required, or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position.
- Certification in NIH stroke assessment required or obtained within 6 months of hire into the position.
- Maintain annual critical care competencies.
- Demonstrates a strong track record of exemplary interpersonal skills and professional communication with interprofessional team members.
Occupational Therapist
Full time Day shift Sign on bonus eligible Provides occupational therapy services to all age groups to obtain...
Position Summary
- Full time
- Day shift
- Sign on bonus eligible
Provides occupational therapy services to all age groups to obtain maximal outcomes.
Essential Functions and Job Duties
- Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
- Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.
- Daily notes
- Communicates with doctors
- Re-certifications
- Evaluations
- Billing
- Outcome measures
- Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
- Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
- Competently applies all Occupational Therapy modalities, if certified.
- Instructs patients and families in home programs.
- Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
- Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
- Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
- Maintains current professional knowledge.
- Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
- Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.
- Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
- Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
- Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
- Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
- Provides in-services and public education functions.
- Supervises students, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and aides.
- Serves on committees as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.
- Recommends and implements new programs as directed and as they pertain to Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
In addition to the Essential Functions and Qualifications listed above, to perform the job successfully an individual must also possess the following General Skill Requirements.
- Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Accepts criticism and feedback; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; ability to work with frustrating situations; work under pressure and on an irregular schedule such as unscheduled overtime, unanticipated changes in work pace; Works with numerous distractions.
- Attendance and Punctuality – Schedules time off in advance; Begins working on time; Keeps absences within guidelines; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
- Communications – Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; Exhibits good listening and comprehension; Keeps others adequately informed; Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Cooperation – Establishes and maintains effective relations; Exhibits tact and consideration; Displays positive outlook and pleasant manner; Offers assistance and support to co-workers; Works cooperatively in group situations; Works actively to resolve conflicts.
- Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; Keeps abreast of current developments; Requires minimal supervision; Displays understanding of how job relates to others; Uses resources effectively.
- Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions; ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
- Problem solving – Identifies problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Resolves problems in early stages; Works well in group problem solving situations.
- Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Displays commitment to excellence and DMH CARES values. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Quantity – Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly; Achieves established goals.
- Concentration – Maintains attention to detail over extended period of time; continually aware of variations in changing situations.
- Supervision – ability to perform work independently or with minimal supervision; ability to assign and/or review work; train and/or evaluate other employees.
Required Experience
Education and/or Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or entry level equivalent. Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or other states. Current CPR card.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of occasional exposure to environmental variations, above-normal noise-level, and/or unpleasant substances and limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend and reach.
- The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Therapy and instruction— Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects as it pertains to the clinical instruction of students.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
- Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to evaluate and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Knowledge of laws and government regulations as they apply to State and National standards.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
- Good working knowledge and ability to perform basic computer skills such as but limited to word processing, data entry, and documentation.
- Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Actively looks for ways to help people, co-workers, and other departments.
- Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Able to communicate through clear and concise written, verbal, and listening skills with physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members, patients and patients’ families.
- Ability to anticipate problems and potential outcomes.
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Ability to identify and understand the speech/language of another person.
- Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Physical Therapist
Full Time Day Shift Sign on bonus eligible Provides physical therapy services to all age groups to obtain maximal o...
Position Summary
- Full Time
- Day Shift
- Sign on bonus eligible
Provides physical therapy services to all age groups to obtain maximal outcomes.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
- Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.
- Daily notes
- Communicates with doctors
- Recertifications
- Evaluations
- Billing
- Outcome measures
- Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
- Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
- Competently applies all Physical Therapy modalities.
- Instructs patients and families in home programs.
- Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
- Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
- Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
- Maintains current professional knowledge.
- Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
- Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.
- Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital. Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
- Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
- Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
- Provides in-services and public education functions.
- Supervises students, Physical Therapy Assistants, and aides.
- Serves on committees as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.
- Recommends and implements new programs as directed and as they pertain to Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
Required Experience
Education and/or Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or entry level equivalent is required. Must be Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or any other state. Current CPR card.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of occasional exposure to environmental variations, above-normal noise-level, and/or unpleasant substances and limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend and reach.
- The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Therapy and instruction— Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects as it pertains to the clinical instruction of students.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
- Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to evaluate and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Knowledge of laws and government regulations as they apply to State and National standards.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
- Good working knowledge and ability to perform basic computer skills such as but limited to word processing, data entry, and documentation.
- Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Actively looks for ways to help people, co-workers, and other departments.
- Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Able to communicate through clear and concise written, verbal, and listening skills with physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members, patients and patients’ families.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Ability to anticipate problems and potential outcomes.
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Ability to identify and understand the speech/language of another person.
Occupational Therapist III
Provides occupational therapy services to all age groups to obtain maximal outcomes. Essential Functions and Job Duti...
Position Summary
Provides occupational therapy services to all age groups to obtain maximal outcomes.
Essential Functions and Job Duties
- Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
- Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.
- Daily notes
- Communicates with doctors
- Re-certifications
- Evaluations
- Billing
- Outcome measures
- Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
- Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
- Competently applies all Occupational Therapy modalities, if certified.
- Instructs patients and families in home programs.
- Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
- Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
- Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
- Maintains current professional knowledge.
- Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
- Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.
- Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
- Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
- Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
- Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
- Provides in-services and public education functions.
- Supervises students, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and aides.
- Serves on committees as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.
- Recommends and implements new programs as directed and as they pertain to Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
Highlights & Benefits
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Required Skills
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Therapy and instruction— Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
- Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
- Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects as it pertains to the clinical instruction of students.
- Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity, cultures and their history and origins.
- Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to evaluate and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
- Knowledge of laws and government regulations as they apply to State and National standards.
- Public Safety and Security — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
- Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
- Good working knowledge and ability to perform basic computer skills such as but limited to word processing, data entry, and documentation.
- Gives full attention to what other people are saying, takes time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Actively looks for ways to help people, co-workers, and other departments.
- Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
- Considers the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Able to communicate through clear and concise written, verbal, and listening skills with physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members, patients and patients’ families.
- Ability to anticipate problems and potential outcomes.
- Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Ability to identify and understand the speech/language of another person.
- Ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Required Experience
Education and/or Other Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or entry level equivalent. Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or other states. Current CPR card.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of occasional exposure to environmental variations, above-normal noise-level, and/or unpleasant substances and limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend and reach.
- The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.
Physical Therapist
Memorial Health System seeks a Physical Therapist in Forsyth, IL. Duties: Maintains flexibility, organizes and...
Position Summary
Memorial Health System seeks a Physical Therapist in Forsyth, IL.
Duties:
- Maintains flexibility, organizes and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
- Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.
- Daily notes
- Communicates with doctors
- Recertification’s
- Evaluations
- Billing
- Outcome measures
- Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient to goals agreed upon by patient, family and Physician.
- Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
- Competently applies all Physical Therapy modalities.
- Instructs patients and families in home programs.
- Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches, and secures orders as appropriate.
- Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
- Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items as consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
- Maintains current professional knowledge.
- Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
- Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.
- Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital. Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
- Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
- Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
- Provides in-services and public education functions.
- Supervises students, Physical Therapy Assistants, and aides.
- Serves on committees as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.
- Recommends and implements new programs as directed and as they pertain to Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
- Competency to complete OASIS assessment accurately and completely.
Highlights & Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k)
- Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program and Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Experience
Requirements:
Bachelor in Physical Therapy or related. Must hold physical therapist license in the state of Illinois and CPR card. Full-time.
Physical Therapy Assistant
Works with the licensed Physical Therapist in providing rehabilitation services, to patients of all ages, to attain m...
Position Summary
Works with the licensed Physical Therapist in providing rehabilitation services, to patients of all ages, to attain maximum patient outcomes.
Essential Functions and Job Duties
- Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, follows treatment program for patients of all ages.
- Maintains appointment schedules.
- Instructs patients and families in home program.
- Communicates and collaborates with evaluating therapist and others providing service.
- Implements treatment plan or care based on patient specific goals.
- Advances treatment plan of care in collaboration with evaluating Physical Therapist.
- Meets departmental standards and insurance guidelines for documentation of care.
- Daily notes
- Communicates with doctors
- Recertifications
- Billing
- Outcome measures.
- Endeavors to attain patient goals; progresses patient to appropriate level of independence.
- Maintains current professional knowledge.
- Attends all mandatory educational programs.
- Seeks additional education that will enhance patient rehab program.
- Shares knowledge with others in the department.
- Seeks continuing education requirements to meet State and National licensing guidelines.
- Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
- Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
- Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
- Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
- May assist in the supervision of Physical Therapy Assistant students.
- Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Manager, Team Leader, and Evaluating Physical Therapist.
- Serves on committees as requested.
Highlights & Benefits
- Memorial Childcare
- Mental Health Services
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education
- Local and National Discounts
- Pet Insurance
- Medical, Dental, Vision
Required Skills
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Good knowledge of the standard practices, equipment and rules relating to word processing, written and oral communications.
- Working knowledge and application of the basic rules of grammar, punctuation, spelling, paragraphing, etc., required for clear oral and written communication.
- Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Understands written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Actively looks for ways to help people.
- Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.
- Ability to communicate with clear and concise written and verbal skills to physicians, consultants, and Rehabilitation team members.
- Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions.
- Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules.
- Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Good knowledge of Human anatomy, physiology, and pathology.
Required Experience
Education and/or Other Requirements
Two years degree for approved Physical Therapy Assistant.
Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois and without previous disciplinary action in Illinois or another State.
Current CPR card.
Environmental Factors
This position is performed within an environment of occasional exposure to environmental variations, above-normal noise-level, and/or unpleasant substances and limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend and reach.
- The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.
Mental Demands
- Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.