OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - BURCHARD HILLS

2 days ago

Freeport, Illinois$32.38 - $53.43/hrPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapist

Job Description

About the Role

Join MERCYHEALTH as a Occupational Therapist – Per Diem, Days in Freeport, IL. Job DetailsJob Location: FHN Memorial Hospital - FREEPORT, IL 61032Position Type: Ad Lib/Per Diem/As NeededSalary Range: $32.38 - $53.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluates patients for initiation, change or discharge of plan of care.

Develops and implements treatment plan incorporating treatment methods and goals with patient/caregiver input.

Completes relevant documentation and record keeping of stated services and consultation with other disciplines and services per regulatory guidelines.

Designs, fabricates, fits and educates in the use of assistive devices, special equipment, splints and orthotics.

Requirements

Requirements Education: Bachelor’s Degree from four-year College or University in Occupational Therapy.

X Lifting/Carrying (Patient) Less than 25 lbs.

X Pushing/Pulling 0 – 25 lbs.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $32.38 - $53.43/hr

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with MERCYHEALTH in Freeport, IL.

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningMuscle StrengtheningBalance ExerciseCognitive TrainingNeuromuscular ReeducationAssistive Device FabricationSplintingOrthoticsHome and Work Site EvaluationPatient EducationClinical DocumentationSupervisionSensorimotor TrainingVocational Training

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Mercy Health is open to occupational therapist candidates.

Compensation Analysis

Mercy Health lists compensation for this occupational therapist position at $32k to $53k annually.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $53000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Freeport, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Muscle Strengthening, Balance Exercise, Cognitive Training, Neuromuscular Reeducation, Assistive Device Fabrication, Splinting. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist implements treatment programs to help patients achieve maximum functional independence through evaluations and specialized exercises. Responsibilities include designing assistive devices, conducting site evaluations, and supervising support personnel.

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