Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient Rehab float
Company: Carle Health
Location: Champaign
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients of all
ages. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional
services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. This
position qualifies for a sign-on bonus and relocation if moving 50
miles! Field of Study Bachelor's Degree Licensed Occupational
Therapist (OT) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional
Regulation (IDFPR) Demonstrates ability to perform patient
transfers with assistance as needed from bed, chair and floor, if
applicable. Is aware of and demonstrates safe and appropriate body
mechanics to reduce the risk of injury to self, staff and patients.
Educates patients, family, caregivers, students, and other health
care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods.
Evaluates clinical findings to determine physical therapy diagnoses
and outcomes of care. Performs examination, selecting reliable and
valid examination methods relevant to the chief complaint, results
of screening, and history. Uses support personnel according to
legal standards and ethical guidelines. Documents evaluations and
plans of care according to department policy including goals,
modifications of treatment plans and patients' response to
treatments. Modifies approach in response to patient behavior and
performance. Utilizes standardized outcomes measures in a uniform
manner to ensure functional performance is accurately reflected.
Completes documentation in accordance with regulatory and
organizational standards. Collaborates with patient, family and
significant others throughout the rehabilitation process and
provides education/family training as necessary. Provides
supervision to COTA and rehabilitation technicians in accordance
with regulatory agencies. Clearly communicates patient performance,
change in status, activity/transfer recommendations, and
recommendations for discharge disposition and equipment required
for the next level of care with the medical team. The place where
growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it
all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a
healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight
hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses.
Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle
Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle
Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing
care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois
College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical
school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several
communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth
and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity
Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant
for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin,
religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran,
and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local
protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may
provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the
Department of Homeland Security with information from each new
employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | This
represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at
the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation
offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors
including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience,
qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and
compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits
package for team members and providers.
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