Occupational Therapist in Urbana, IL

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Job Description

Bring your expertise in occupational therapy to a dynamic hospital environment, where your clinical knowledge and patient-centered approach will make a meaningful difference each day. This contract role focuses on providing comprehensive OT services within an interdisciplinary medical team.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

• Background in hospital-based occupational therapy (OT)
• Capability to safely assist with patient transfers (bed, chair, floor)
• Demonstrated understanding of safe body mechanics to minimize injury risk
• Ability to develop and modify individualized care plans based on patient needs and evidence-based practices
• Strong competence in teaching patients, families, caregivers, and colleagues
• Experience using standardized outcome measures and performing reliable clinical evaluations

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform patient assessments to establish physical therapy diagnoses and identify therapy needs
• Design, implement, and adjust treatment and discharge plans according to ongoing clinical findings
• Educate patients, families, and healthcare providers using appropriate and effective instructional methods
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other care team members throughout the rehabilitation process
• Utilize support personnel within regulatory and ethical guidelines; monitor their work and provide consistent feedback
• Document evaluations, care plans, modifications, and patient responses per department and regulatory standards
• Modify therapeutic approaches in response to patient performance or behavioral cues
• Ensure compliance with departmental and regulatory standards, including DNV Hip and Knee Replacement Program requirements if relevant
• Communicate changes in patient status and transition needs effectively to the medical team
• Supervise certified occupational therapy assistants (COTA) and rehab technicians as required

Experience a rewarding assignment supporting patients and families as they progress through their rehabilitation journey. If youre passionate about empowering patient independence and thrive in collaborative settings, we encourage you to submit your application today and contribute to a high-impact team dedicated to exceptional care.

Compensation for this position ranges from $27.14 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.