Occupational Therapist (OT) - Outpatient

Part-time outpatient occupational therapist position within Aurora Psychiatric Hospital - Behavioral Health O/P: Child and Adolescent. Facilitate activity-based therapeutic groups within outpatient behavioral health programs serving children, adolescents, and adults. The 24 weekly hour position works Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (6.5 hours) with a 30-minute unpaid meal break each day. Benefits eligible.

Responsibilities

Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities; Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results and functional goals; Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance patient's functional independence; Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts individualized treatment plans; Provides status updates to physicians and other teammates; Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs; Plans for and completes patient discharge, including written home programs, patient/family teaching, community referrals, transition planning, and ordering equipment; Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders to achieve optimum patient care; Completes all required documentation per department policy and accreditation standards, including evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries; Records patient care and progress; Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits; Maintains site/department productivity standards; Cleans up after treatment, puts away equipment, and keeps area neat; Performs manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting; Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices; Promotes patient safety and follows safety and infection control measures; Participates in performance improvement activities; Manages assigned caseload and assists with coverage based on department and regional needs; Pursues professional growth through continuing education, in-services, and professional literature; Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested; Participates in peer evaluation process as requested; May supervise occupational therapy assistants, occupational therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs), and occupational therapy students as applicable

Requirements

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards; Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State upon which you work; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers by American Heart Association (AHA) (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required); No experience required; Intermediate computer skills; Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills; Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards; Maintains annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others); Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served; Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span; Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday; Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist; Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead; Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance; Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; Position requires repetitive use of hands (simple grasping 5-15 lbs., 20% of the workday; pushing/pulling up to 75-100 lbs., 10% of the day; fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization); Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication; Must be able to wear protective clothing as needed due to exposure to electrical and chemical hazards, blood and body fluids; Position may require travel and exposure to road and weather hazards; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Base compensation within listed pay range; Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance