Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Rushville, IL

AlliedTravelCareers is working with Patterns LLC to find a qualified Occupational Therapist (OT) in Rushville, Illinois, 62681!
About The Position

Required Certifications: Registered with American Occupational Therapy Association, Graduate from approved school of Occupational Therapy, IL State Licensure, Current BCLS cert. 

Responsible for the evaluation, planning, directing and administering of occupational therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician.  Administers treatments and occupational agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability.  Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (OTA, Patient Care Assist., etc.), and participates in scheduling patients, as well as all other aspects of patient care within the Department. The OT participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in  QA activities.  Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program; no experience necessary
• Current license from the State of Illinois
• Current BLS required (or obtained within 6 months of hire); ACLS preferred

Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of blood borne pathogens, universal precautions, hazardous chemicals and fire and safety policies and procedures

Work Environment:

• Works in a well-lighted and ventilated office area, as well as throughout patient care areas.
• Likely exposure with blood, body fluid, hazardous materials, radiation, and infectious diseases.
• Must be able to work beyond traditional work hours on all shifts and on weekends and holidays as needed.

Physical / Emotional Demands:

• For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.

o   Must be able to stand, sit, bend, walk and lift intermittently during work hours.

o   Subject to frequent interruptions.

o   Must be able cope with stressful and emotional patients, families, visitors and other personnel.

o   Able to see, hear, and palpate or use prosthetics that will enable these senses.

o   Must be in good health and demonstrate emotional stability.

Benefits include:  Paid Time Off, Health, Dental and Vision insurance, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Deferred Compensation, Life Insurance, Employee Discounts, AFLAC, Credit Union, Discount at Rushville Family Fitness Center

Other benefits may include: Student Loan repayment and/or Signing Bonus 

Patterns is one of the leading service providers in the business process outsourcing industry.

Patterns was incepted with the pursuit of being the one-stop solutions provider for all the business process outsourcing needs. For more than 10 years, we have been catering to SMEs and corporate companies in the segment of Promotional Products, Printing, Apparels, Embroidery, Commercial Photography, Ecommerce, Automotive and many others.

At Patterns, we offer a wide range of business services, right from creative and technical to administrative. Our array of services includes Vector Artwork, Embroidery Digitizing, Graphics Designing, Digital Image Editing, Virtual Assistance, Data Processing, Website Development, Staffing, and Recruitment.