Occupational therapist - Inpatient rehab (24 hrs/Wk weekends)
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Riverside Healthcare·Kankakee, Illinois
Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop customized treatment plans to improve patients' mobility, function, and daily living skills. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide compassionate, patient-centered rehabilitation care.
The Licensed Occupational Therapist at Riverside Healthcare provides expert evaluation and treatment to patients experiencing challenges with mobility, function, and daily living skills due to injury, illness, or disability.
The role involves developing individualized treatment plans that address patient needs, collaborating with other healthcare professionals, and guiding patients toward their goals of improved independence and quality of life.
The Licensed Occupational Therapist is an essential member of the rehabilitation team, committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care.
FTE & Shift Occupational Therapist | Weekend Registry Friday/Saturday/Sunday 24 hours/week Essential Duties Perform comprehensive evaluations of patients to assess their physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
Develop customized treatment plans that address the patient's unique needs, focusing on improving mobility, strength, coordination, and daily living skills.
Provide direct therapeutic interventions, including exercises, activities, and use of adaptive equipment to help patients achieve their rehabilitation goals.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including physicians, nurses, and other therapists, to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
Educate patients and their families about therapy goals, techniques, and ways to continue progress outside of therapy sessions.
Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as needed to optimize outcomes.
Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, safety protocols, and documentation standards.
Supervise and provide guidance to Occupational Therapist Assistants and other support staff as needed.
Meets the following productivity percentage on outpatient and inpatient rehab and Acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-83.99 (meets), greater that 84 (exceeds).
Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Clubs, in-services, Magnet, chart auditing, etc.
As a salaried professional, you may be expected to work above your FTE.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure.
Participate in occupational therapy care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in occupational therapy.
Non-essential Duties Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, answering phones, and filing paperwork as needed.
Assist with inventory management by restocking supplies and reporting equipment needs.
Actively participates in designated marketing programs (inpatient or outpatient) Contributes to community health initiatives and educational program Provide mentorship or support to occupational therapy interns or new staff as needed.
Engage in ongoing professional development through attending workshops, conferences, and other educational opportunities.
Needed to evaluate gestures and movements.
Usd $41.31 - Usd $55.28 /Hr
Requires a Master's or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy and current state licensure in Illinois. Prior experience in a healthcare or rehabilitation setting is preferred.
Market context
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