Certified Hand Occupational Therapist

Trinity Health

5d•$34 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. This position functions as a mid-level provider, supporting a team of Orthopedic Hand surgeons. This position expands upon traditional patient assessment and treatment by providing pre-surgical education, assessment and consultation in addition to post-surgical assessment and discharge planning. Contributes to the growth of Hand Therapy Services by assisting with the development of new programs and outcomes/research activities; acts as an operational and clinical resource for staff in areas of expertise.

Requirements

Master's Degree; Occupational Therapy
Basic Life Support (CPR)
IL licensure as an Occupational Therapist
HTCC Certification

Nice To Haves

3-5 years of job-related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Performs patient evaluations and treatments in alignment with the Occupational Therapy Practice Act and departmental policies and procedures to assess patient's functional deficits and identify recommendations for intervention utilizing advanced skills with minimal supervision throughout the entire span of life.
Obtain and review medical, psychosocial, vocational and avocational history.
Interviews patients and/or caregiver.
Identify factors that may affect rehab potential (e.g. comorbidities).
Plan for and select assessment tools.
Assess and document skeletal, muscular, nervous, vascular, lymphatic, skin and connective tissue status.
Assess and document psychosocial, functional and ergonomic factors and status.
Identify impairments, functional limitations and disabilities based on the results of assessment.
Reassess and document patient status at appropriate intervals.
Identify factors that could affect at-risk populations (e.g. industrial, athletes, and performing artists.
Integrate basic science and fundamental knowledge with results from evaluation and patient goals an individualized plan of care.
Determine rehab potential and expected outcomes.
Determine needs of an at-risk population (e.g. industrial, athletic, and performing artistic groups, etc.) and develop wellness and prevention programs.
Establish functional and measurable goals of intervention with and anticipated time frame for attainment.
Establish frequency and duration of intervention in collaboration with patient and referring physicians within the guidelines of third party payers.
Select appropriate interventions and treatment techniques.
Position supports MD Hand Clinic for splinting and Outpatient Rehab at Maywood on Roosevelt Road - CHT OT