Occupational (Float) Therapist

6 days ago


Rockford, United States UW Health in Northern Illinois Full time
Pay Range: $36.26 - $54.40 / hour

Additional components of compensation may include:
  • Evening & night shift differential
  • Overtime
  • On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have:
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance
• Annual wellness reimbursement
• Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
• Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs
• Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
• Strong shared governance structure
• Commitment to employee voice

POSITION SUMMARY:

Sign on bonus starting at $6,000

Plans, evaluates and administers physical therapy services and care to patients upon physician referral multiple therapy settings which include inpatient and outpatient service lines, potentially within the same day. Participates in continuous quality improvement activities and educational experiences in support of departmental philosophy and objectives as well as Health System initiatives. Coordinates family involvement in assessment and treatment of the patient.

EDUCATION/TRAINING:

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and completes mandatory CEUs as required.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

Current license from the State of Illinois per department policy. An applicant for employment as an occupational therapist must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as an occupational therapist until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. CPR certification required.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Successful completion of annual clinical, age, and job specific competencies and skill verification tools required. Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing in a caring, considerate and concerned manner. Willingness to accept responsibility. Ability to direct technical and assistant staff and organize work assignments in multiple therapy settings which includes inpatient and outpatient service lines. Leadership skills essential to the position. Must be skilled in a broad range of modalities with a clear understanding of indications and contraindicating of each. Familiar with the indications and use of equipment. Guides, teaches, and supervises students.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

UW Health is committed to being a diverse, inclusive and anti-racist workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Our integrity shines through in patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. Applications from Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) individuals, LGBTQ+ and non-binary identities, women, persons with disabilities, military service members and veterans are strongly encouraged. EOE, including disability/veterans.

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