Occupational Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days
About The Position
This position is for an Occupational Therapist I within Inpatient Physical Rehab Services, working the day shift. The role involves providing 1:1 care to patients, implementing assessment and treatment plans based on developmental stages, and evaluating functional abilities and disabilities. The therapist will establish and administer treatment plans to help patients regain function, increase strength, and decrease pain. Responsibilities also include maintaining patient records, collaborating with healthcare professionals, educating patients and families, and potentially supervising paraprofessional staff. The role requires adherence to safety and infection control procedures, participation in educational programs, and a commitment to professional growth. The position is located at Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL.
Requirements
- Completion of a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school, or the equivalent
- Current Illinois licensure or eligibility
- Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- CPR certification from American Heart Association
Nice To Haves
- Inpatient/acute care physical therapy experience
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area.
- Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient.
- Evaluates patient’s functional abilities/disabilities utilizing techniques appropriate to the patient type including assessment of upper extremity strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, coordination, performance of activities of daily living, transfers, cognitive, perceptual, visual, home management skills and splint fabrication.
- Establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function, increase strength and decrease pain.
- Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary.
- Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
- Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.
- Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning.
- Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of the patient.
- May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.
- Utilizes correct body mechanics.
- Adheres to hospital and departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
- Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs.
- Attends all mandatory in-services.
- Assumes responsibility, as assigned, for overall departmental functioning in absence of supervisor.
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth, keeps abreast of developments in the field of Occupational Therapy and incorporates approved developments in treatment and evaluation plans.
- Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.
Benefits
- Eligibility for our Annual Incentive Plan, which offers the potential to earn a certain percentage amount of your base salary based on organizational performance.
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program
- Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
