Acute Care Occupational Therapist
Peoria, IL
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Occupational Therapist - Acute Therapy

Location

• Urbana, Illinois

Employment Type

• Clinical Allied Health

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Work Schedule

• Day shift, Monday to Friday
• 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week

Job Summary

• Evaluate and treat patients of all ages.
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for staff and students.
• Design and adjust individualized plans of care integrating goals, treatment, outcomes, and discharge plans.
• Educate patients, families, caregivers, students, and healthcare providers.
• Perform examinations and screenings to determine therapy needs and effectiveness.
• Use and supervise support personnel according to legal and ethical standards.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, patient responses, and outcomes in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and medical teams throughout rehabilitation.
• Provide supervision to Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and rehabilitation technicians.

Essential Skills and Responsibilities

• Perform patient transfers safely with assistance as needed.
• Demonstrate safe body mechanics to reduce injury risk.
• Utilize standardized outcome measures to assess functional performance.
• Modify treatment approaches based on patient behavior and progress.
• Communicate clearly regarding patient status, transfer recommendations, discharge planning, and equipment needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy
• Valid Occupational Therapist license in Illinois
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification