Occupational Therapist

• Functions as a staff Occupational Therapist as clinically indicated
• Provides guidance, consultation, instructional supervision and/or training to non-occupational therapy staff, volunteers and students on methods and strategies for enhancing the patient’s ability to function within a given environment
• Documents evaluations in the medical record
• Develops occupational therapy plan of treatment to include long-range and short-range goals, methods to achieve goals, anticipated outcomes and the projected amounts, frequency and duration of services needed to meet the goals
• Communicates and consults with staff and students of all clinical disciplines regarding patient status, treatment strategies, outcomes and implications for discharge planning
• Assists in selecting and developing materials for students and staff of other disciplines participating in the rehabilitation process of patients, life skills and role performance
• Participates in Department of Human Services (DHS) and Alton Mental Health Center mandatory training as directed and/or scheduled
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of a bachelor’s degree in occupational therapy from a recognized school
• Requires licensure by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation as an Occupational Therapist
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Requires the ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training within the probationary period
• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients to prevent injury to patient or others
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law

Bilingual skills welcome

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)