Occupational Therapist Senior - Inpatient Acute

Occupational Therapist Senior - Inpatient Acute. Location: Advocate Condell Medical Center - 801 S Milwaukee Ave. Status: Full time. Benefits Eligible: Yes. Hours Per Week: 40. Pay Range $41.10 - $61.65. $5000 sign on for full time Hire!

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and evaluates patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities; Establishes plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals, and appropriate techniques; Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints; Plans for and completes patient discharge including written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning; Completes required documentation, daily statistics, billing and scheduling; Acts as a clinical resource and liaison to physicians/program leadership; Mentors and facilitates clinical problem solving with other staff; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload; Pursues professional growth through continuing education; May supervise occupational therapy assistants; Supports student clinical education program

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school; Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standard; Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State upon which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (obtained within 90 days); Senior level clinician should have certification within an area that directly impacts scope of practice within 18 months, or advanced knowledge; Requires 5 years of experience in occupational therapy; Occupational Therapist position at a hospital, outpatient, or other relevant setting; Clinical expertise in specific area of rehabilitation; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Demonstrates ability to be flexible and problem solve; Good human relations and organization skills; Consistent and dependable in work performance; Independence in providing advanced level of clinical skills and expertise; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements; Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of patients; Physical requirements: lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist, push/pull with 30 lbs force, perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs with second person; Must have functional use of senses; Must be able to wear protective clothing; Position may require travel

Nice to have

Preferred 7 years of experience in occupational therapy

Benefits

$5000 sign on for full time hire; Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call; Incentive pay; Opportunity for annual increases