Occupational Therapist (OT) Pool Acute Care Rehab

American Addiction Centers • Park Ridge, IL

122d • $37 - $56

About The Position

The position is for a part-time Occupational Therapist at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in the Acute Care Rehabilitation department. The role involves interpreting physician referrals, evaluating patients' abilities, establishing treatment plans, and monitoring outcomes. The therapist will also be responsible for patient discharge planning, documentation, and maintaining productivity standards. The position requires participation in safety initiatives and performance improvement activities, as well as potential supervision of occupational therapy assistants and students.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification.
• No prior work experience required.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills.
• Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret appropriate information.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results.
• Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance patient's functional independence.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes and adjusts treatment plans based on patient response.
• Identifies factors affecting patient's comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs and referrals.
• Communicates and collaborates with stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards.
• Records patient care and progress for each assigned patient.
• Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
• Maintains site/department established productivity standards.
• Cleans up after patient treatment and keeps the area neat and orderly.
• Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring, and transporting duties.
• Demonstrates skill in the use of modalities and exercise equipment.
• Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Manages assigned caseload and informs site leadership of coverage needs.
• Pursues professional growth through continuing education and department in-services.
• Orients new staff to clinical and department policies.
• May supervise occupational therapy assistants and students.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match.
• Educational Assistance Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees