Occupational Therapist - Level IV

Silver Cross Hospital • New Lenox, IL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Silver Cross Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist - Level IV to join their team. This role involves evaluating patient needs, establishing goals, and implementing interventions to help patients achieve independence in daily living activities. The Occupational Therapist will interact effectively and professionally with patients, their families, and other healthcare team members. The position is part of the IP ACUTE PHYSICAL MEDICINE department and requires rotation work on Saturdays and Sundays, as well as one approved holiday shift per year.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed as an OT in the state of IL with Acute Care and Inpatient Rehabilitation experience, unless completed clinical internship with Silver Cross Hospital.
• Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate with other health care professionals and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.

Nice To Haves

• Registry, Level IV: paid at $55/hour with $3 weekend differential, minimum 4 weekend shifts/month, and 1 approved holiday shift of the 6 recognized Silver Cross Holidays/year.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, treat, evaluate and implement a Plan of Care (POC) for all clients seen.
• Demonstrate understanding of admission process, treatment costs, financial support and appropriate billing.
• Practice under the AOTA standards of care and code of ethics.
• Work in collaboration with the physician.
• Provide supportive supervision of OTAs and OT/OTA students.
• Promote a clean and safe environment of care, utilizing the SAFE error prevention habits.
• Provide the highest standard of privacy and confidentiality in matters involving patients, coworkers, and the hospital by abiding by the Standards of Conduct.
• Complete documentation of all patient care activities in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.
• Develop professional skills by defining and completing appropriate Development plans, participating in continuing education and in-service offerings, using written resources to keep current with advancements in the field and seeking out resources with recognized expertise within and outside the Department to enhance quality of care.
• Uphold professional standards and responsibilities by achieving service competence and applying evidence-based interventions to promote quality in practice.
• Transfer and position patients.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Other voluntary benefit plans
• PTO and Sick time
• 401(k) plan with a match
• Wellness program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Registry employees who meet eligibility may participate in our 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed