Occupational Therapist II - Acute Rehab Unit - Days
About The Position
The Occupational Therapist II works in the Acute Rehab Unit, assessing, treating, and caring for patients in the assigned area. The role evaluates patients’ functional abilities and disabilities, establishes individualized treatment plans, administers and adjusts treatment, and documents care according to departmental guidelines. The therapist collaborates with physicians, nursing, and other hospital staff and involves patients, families, and caregivers in care and post-discharge planning. The position is full-time at 32 hours per week in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Hours are 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with one Saturday per month from 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. No travel is required.
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 and skills appropriate to their developmental stages.
- Interpret patients’ verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Evaluate functional abilities and disabilities using appropriate techniques, including assessment of upper-extremity strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, coordination, activities of daily living, transfers, cognition, perception, vision, home-management skills, and splint fabrication.
- Establish treatment plans with goals and modalities intended to help patients regain function, increase strength, and decrease pain.
- Administer the treatment plan and instruct patients in its performance; assess effectiveness and modify treatment as necessary.
- 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 that consider 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
