Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Clinic

Mercyhealth

  • Rockford, IL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Overview:
  • Location: Rockford, IL at our Mulford Clinic (Outpatient only)
64 hours per pay period, day shift, with full time benefitsProfessional growth supported by Mercyhealth Continuing Education, Tuition Assistance, and Certification programProvide one-on-one care for your patientsLeadership support for program growth and specialty practices * Requires a graduate of an accredited program
  • State license is required or pending
New graduates are welcome to apply; mentorship programs are available.The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses. Responsibilities:ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
  • Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
  • Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
  • Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
  • Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
  • Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
  • Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
  • Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
  • Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
  • Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
  • Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group
  • Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEGraduate of an accredited school of Occupational TherapyCERTIFICATION/LICENSURELicensed as an occupational therapist in WI, IL or both if requiredCPR/BLS required within 90 days of hireNBCOT Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations:Benefits:Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:· Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.· Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.· Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.· Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.· Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.· Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

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