Occupational Therapist II - Acute Rehab Unit - Days
Endeavor Health•Arlington Heights, IL
•$39 - $61•Onsite
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist II works in the Acute Rehab Unit in Arlington Heights, Illinois. This full-time position is scheduled for 32 hours per week, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, plus one Saturday per month from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Travel is not required. The role assesses and treats patients, develops individualized treatment plans, provides therapy and patient education, and coordinates care with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nursing, and other hospital staff.
Requirements
- Completion of a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA-accredited school, or equivalent.
- Current Illinois licensure or eligibility for licensure.
- Certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
Responsibilities
- Assess, treat, and care for patients in the assigned area, applying knowledge of patient developmental stages and interpreting verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Evaluate patients’ functional abilities and disabilities using appropriate techniques, including assessment of upper-extremity strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, coordination, activities of daily living, transfers, cognitive, perceptual and visual abilities, home management skills, and splint fabrication.
- Establish treatment plans based on patient evaluations, specifying goals and treatment modalities to help patients regain function, increase strength, and decrease pain.
- Administer treatment and instruct patients in all aspects of the treatment plan; assess effectiveness and modify treatment as necessary.
- Prepare and complete patient records, billing, and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
- Communicate and cooperate with physicians, nursing, and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.
- Involve patients, families, and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning.
- Conduct patient and family education sessions and provide home programs appropriate to patients’ developmental needs.
Benefits
- Premium pay for eligible employees.
- Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
- Free parking.
- Retirement options with company match.
- Community involvement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
