IHC Occupational Therapist

The University of Chicago Medicine•Harvey, IL

About The Position

Join UChicago Medicine Home Care in this role as an Occupational Therapist. The Occupational therapist contracted or employed through the Agency is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for occupational therapy services and for adherence to all agency policies. The Occupational Therapist is consistent with the AOTA, Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are experts at analyzing the performance skills and patterns necessary for people to engage in their everyday activities in the contexts and environments in which those activities and occupations occur. The practice of occupational therapy includes methods or strategies selected to direct the process of interventions and evaluation of factors affecting activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), education, work, play, leisure, and social participation.

Requirements

Minimum of BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
IL License or eligibility. Letter to sit for the National Exam.
Specific practice areas may require advanced certification or previous experience to address patient careneeds.
Basic computer proficiency.
Effective verbal and written communication, including the ability to communicate with other cultures or those with language or cognitive impairments.
Current CPR is required.
Possesses and maintains a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance and has the availability of personal and dependable mode(s) of transportation to conduct home visits.

Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient’s functional status (muscle function, endurance, visual coordination, written and verbal communication skill, self-care ability, work capacity, etc.). Evaluates the home environment for hazards or barriers to more independent living. Identifies equipment needs. Participates in the development of the total Plan of Care.
Participates in quality management program.
Develops a treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates Plan of Care to referring physicians and other organization professionals. Also, as necessary will develop a program for caregivers’ energy conservation.
Teaches new skills or retrains patients in once familiar daily activities that have been lost due to illness or injury, in accordance with organization policy.
Instruct patients in the use of various types of adaptive equipment to improve function.
Trains patient/family/caregiver in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.
Maintains appropriate clinical records,and progress notes, and reports to the physician any changes in the patient’s condition. Submits these records in accordance with organization policy.
Maintains contact/communication with team members in the patient’s care to promote coordinated, efficient care.
Attends and contributes to in-services, interdisciplinary case conferences, and other meetings as required by organization policy to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the organization.
Instructs and educates the patient’s/family/caregiver and other team members in the patient’s treatment regime.
Participates in discharge planning for patients.
Commits to one hundred percent (100%) patient and customer satisfaction by always exhibiting a courteous and helpful manner during interactions with others, including patients, families, visitors, physicians, students, and co-workers.
Other duties as assigned.