7 Illinois Occupational Therapy Jobs
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Pre-employment modules may be required for this role. Please upload any certifications or health documents you have to your profile to expedite your on-boarding process.
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Required Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy. Temp Illinois licensure is not accepted.
Floating Requirements: Travelers assigned to the Greater Peoria Service Area may be required to float between the following sites: Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and/or Carle Health Proctor Hospital. The Carle Leader will notify the traveler directly when there is a need to float between locations.
Unit Details: Evaluates and treats patients of all ages in an inpatient setting at a Level 1 trauma center. Patient population includes >50% neuro (CVA, TBI, nTBI, SCI), lower-extremity amputation, and multi-trauma. Provides supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians. Communicates activity/transfer recommendations, discharge disposition, and equipment needs with the medical team.
Shift & Scheduling: Monday-Friday schedule. 1 weekend shift per month. No holiday shifts.
Travel Occupational Therapist Job Responsibilities & Salary
Occupational Therapists care for patients with conditions that can interfere with daily activities, such as surgical procedures, arthritis, neurological diseases (for instance, stroke and multiple sclerosis), injuries related to an accident, and developmental conditions. Examples of job responsibilities for Occupational Therapists are patient assessment and developing a plan of care. The care plan may include exercises, how to use assistive devices, and strategies tailored to the person’s role at work and home. Occupational Therapists, who may supervise Occupational Therapy Assistants, obtain certification through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. In addition, the American Occupational Therapy Association offers Occupational Therapists the opportunity to achieve board certification or specialty certification in certain areas. The average annual salary for Occupational Therapists in the United States is more than $95,000.
