Occupational Therapist OT - Inpatient

Ascension Health•Elk Grove Village, IL

57d•$50•Onsite

About The Position

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits. Assess patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills. Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment. Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities. Document findings of patient progress. Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed. Seek consultation as necessary. Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits. Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs. Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.

Requirements

BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Rehab Therapist specializing in Occupational Therapy (OTR) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. A valid license pending letter will be accepted until license is issued.
Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
1 year Inpatient experience in needed for PRN.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.
Assess patient 's ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
Document findings of patient progress.
Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed.
Seek consultation as necessary.
Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.