Occupational Therapist II - NICU PRN

Lurie Children's Hospital•Chicago, IL

10d•$40 - $66•Onsite

About The Position

The Level II Occupational Therapist serves as a clinical role model and provides leadership in patient care, education, advocacy, and research. The role supports management and contributes to program development and departmental, division, and hospital-wide initiatives. The Occupational Therapist uses advanced clinical reasoning and skills to evaluate and treat patients; educate parents and families; and communicate with physicians, rehabilitation staff, nursing, and other colleagues within and outside the Lurie Children’s system. The role also helps establish best-practice protocols, develops and evaluates educational materials, consults with staff and students, and may participate in research activities. The position includes mentoring and orienting others, maintaining current clinical knowledge and skills, supporting daily operations and process improvement, and helping management and staff adapt to changes in the healthcare environment. The position requires graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program, a current Illinois license, at least four years of pediatric clinical experience in a medical setting similar to Lurie Children’s, and American Heart Association CPR certification through completion of the BLS AED Heartsaver Course. A bachelor’s degree is required. The listed pay range is $40.00–$66.00 per hour. The role is identified as PRN and is listed for day hours at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

Requirements

Successful graduation from an accredited Occupational Therapy program.
Current license in the State of Illinois.
Minimum of four years of pediatric clinical experience in a medical setting similar to Lurie Children’s.
American Heart Association CPR certification through completion of the BLS AED Heartsaver Course.
Bachelor’s degree required.

Responsibilities

Use advanced clinical reasoning and skills in patient evaluation and treatment, family education, and communication with physicians, rehabilitation staff, nursing, and others.
Demonstrate leadership in establishing best-practice protocols.
Participate in developing, implementing, and evaluating educational materials; may also participate in research activities.
Consult with department and division staff and students, and collaborate with other departments and divisions in patient care.
Provide service focused on innovation, service excellence, and teamwork to support high-quality care and service.
Orient and/or mentor others in a defined area.
Keep clinical knowledge and skills current with the highest level of evidence.
Assist management with daily operations, process improvement, and meeting department standards and goals.
Model support for the department and division’s mission, vision, policies, and procedures.
Assist management and staff in adapting to a changing healthcare environment.
Perform other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees.
Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance for eligible employees.
Employer contribution toward a Health Savings Account for eligible employees.
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible employees.
Paid Time Off, paid holidays, and paid parental leave for eligible employees.
403(b) plan with a 5% employer match for eligible employees.
Supplemental life, AD&D, and disability coverage.
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage.
Tuition assistance.
Student loan servicing and support.
Adoption benefits.
Backup childcare and eldercare.
Employee Assistance Program and specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members.
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities.
Discount purchasing program.
The rewards package may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.