Occupational Therapists PRN

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Libertyville, IL

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients’ physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and how these affect activities of daily living. The role establishes and implements individualized plans of care, monitors outcomes, adjusts treatment as needed, and communicates patient status with physicians and other care-team members. The therapist may provide or fabricate assistive devices and splints and plans for patient discharge, including home programs, patient and family education, referrals, transition planning, and equipment orders. The role completes clinical documentation, daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; applies insurance authorization and visit guidelines; and maintains established productivity standards. It also supports safe, orderly treatment areas, follows safety and infection-control measures, and participates in quality-improvement activities. The therapist manages an assigned caseload, supports coverage needs, pursues professional development, and may orient or provide feedback to colleagues. Depending on qualifications and applicable requirements, the therapist may supervise occupational therapy assistants, extenders, or students. This is a part-time PRN position with a stated weekly Monday schedule of 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and a minimum requirement of one Saturday per month. The role is based in outpatient rehabilitation at the Libertyville Hand Clinic. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30 per hour. Benefits eligibility is listed as no.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school, or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation.
Maintain continuing education requirements mandated by applicable state professional standards.
Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state where the employee works.
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association, obtained within 90 days unless the department leader determines it is not required.
No work experience required.
Intermediate computer skills.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Successfully complete competency assessments and requirements for patient care consistent with site standards.
Maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications, such as DNV or CARF, as applicable.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills for providing care appropriate to the ages of patients served, including lifespan growth and development and age-specific assessment needs.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from floor to waist, lift up to 10 pounds from waist to overhead, and lift and carry up to 40 pounds at waist height a reasonable distance.
Ability to push or pull with 30 pounds of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
Ability to perform repetitive hand use, including simple grasping, pushing and pulling, and fine hand manipulation during massage and joint mobilization.
Functional use of senses to allow effective communication.
Ability to wear protective clothing as needed when exposed to electrical and chemical hazards and blood and body fluids.
Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.
May need to travel and be exposed to road and weather hazards.

Nice To Haves

Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret physician referrals and evaluate patients’ abilities and the impact of their conditions on activities of daily living.
Establish plans of care and implement individualized treatment using evaluation results, functional goals, and appropriate techniques.
Provide or fabricate assistive devices and splints to improve patients’ functional independence.
Monitor and evaluate outcomes, adjust treatment plans based on patient response, and provide status updates to physicians and teammates.
Identify and address factors affecting patients’ physical and psychosocial comfort.
Plan and complete patient discharges, including home programs, patient and family education, community referrals, care transitions, and equipment orders as appropriate.
Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders to support optimal patient care.
Complete required documentation in accordance with department policy and accreditation standards, including evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate.
Record patient care and progress; complete daily statistics, billing, and scheduling; and follow insurance authorization and visit guidelines.
Maintain department productivity standards and comply with billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
Clean treatment areas, put away equipment, and keep work areas orderly.
Perform manual techniques, patient positioning, transfers, and transportation while using proper techniques.
Demonstrate skill in using available modalities, exercise equipment, and other devices, and understand their indications and contraindications.
Promote patient safety and follow applicable safety and infection-control measures.
Participate in performance-improvement activities to address care issues and improve outcomes and quality.
Manage an assigned caseload, communicate coverage needs to site leadership, and assist with coverage according to department and regional needs.
Pursue professional growth through continuing education, department in-services, and professional literature.
Orient new staff and provide requested feedback in the evaluation of coworkers.
May supervise occupational therapy assistants, delegate patients to assistive personnel, and direct and supervise treatment while retaining responsibility for the plan of care and goals.
May supervise occupational therapy extenders and teach them techniques for specific patients.
May supervise occupational therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate status
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career development and well-being programs