Position Summary
Full-Time
Day Shift
Responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive care to patients of all ages through the proper utilization of evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
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 & Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program & Colleague Wellness
- Adoption Assistance
Required Skills
- Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.
- Assign an Occupational Therapy treatment diagnosis.
- Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.
- Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care.
- Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
- Plans for discharge.
- Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.
- Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.
- Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.
- Develops collaborative relationship with physicians in area of specialization.
- Triages patient care in the event of high volumes, call-ins, etc.
- Serves as a role model/facilitator in handling difficult and/or stressful situations.
- Develops Annual Plan related to area of clinical expertise.
- Shares expertise through implementation of evidence based practice, participation in research, presenting at national conferences.
- Serves as a resource to respective professional community through participation with professional associations.
- Performs all other related work assignments as required or requested.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Required Experience
Education:
- Graduate of an approved school of Occupational Therapy
Licensure/Certification/Registry:
- Illinois licensed/licensure eligible.
- CPR Certification is required.
Experience:
- Experience with neurologic and orthopedic injuries desirable.
Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Basic Knowledge in occupational therapy practices in accordance with O.T. Practice Act.
- Universal Precautions Category I.
- Must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (five year MVR will be required). Must show proof of automobile insurance.
Taylorville, IL
