Occupational Therapist - Streeterville DayRehab - Full Time

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist selects appropriate evaluation procedures and directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore or maximize independence in daily living skills. The role facilitates learning skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, and participates in the department’s clinical education program. The therapist supports Shirley Ryan AbilityLab’s mission, vision, and core values through excellence, collaboration, respect, and compassion for patients, families, colleagues, and others.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current Illinois license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to develop professional skills through development plans, continuing education, in-service offerings, and written resources to keep current with advancements.
Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, and geriatric patients, and ability to interpret related information to assure patient needs are met.
Analytical ability to gather and interpret data from patient charts and recommend solutions to treatment-related problems.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with other health care professionals and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Ability to transfer and position patients.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, assess, and plan treatment, including orienting patients and significant others to the purposes and processes of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment.
Evaluate patient impairments, disability, and handicap in relation to diagnosis, life roles, developmental age, functional status, and medical condition.
Facilitate patient participation in therapy and collaborate with others to advocate for patients and families and achieve desirable outcomes.
Identify how abilities and impairments affect function and establish goals with the patient, family, and other team members.
Implement treatment plans using occupational therapy approaches, including selecting activities, transferring and positioning patients, and modifying treatment as needed.
Participate in patient care conferences to coordinate treatment and educate patients and families.
Document patient care activities according to department protocols using RICIS and appropriate manual report forms.
May supervise affiliated occupational therapy students.
May teach department and Education and Training courses.
Perform other duties as assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.