Occupational Therapist – Inpatient - per diem
About The Position
This per diem position involves providing professional occupational therapy evaluation, treatment, and follow-up services to physician-referred patients in an inpatient setting. The role requires assessing patients and performing procedures consistent with their age and developmental status to maximize clinical outcomes and safety. The Occupational Therapist will be responsible for direct patient care, including assessment, treatment intervention, and discharge planning, utilizing various approaches such as direct, group, monitored, and consultative methods. Collaboration with physicians, other health professionals, and family members is essential for optimal patient care. The position also involves maintaining accurate patient records, preparing discharge summaries, and ensuring all patient care billing is completed according to policy. Additionally, the role includes reporting on patient progress, anticipating the needs of others, participating in staff meetings, and providing clinical supervision to students and volunteers.
Requirements
- Graduate from a school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university approved by the AOTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA.
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of IL
- CPR certification.
- No clinical experience required; entry level position.
- Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community.
- Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills.
- Must be able to work effectively in an independent environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prefer physical dysfunctional affiliations completed in a similar setting.
Responsibilities
- Provides quality Occupational therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning based on the age, psychological, educational and developmental status of the patient. Service provision may include direct, group, monitored and consultative approaches.
- Communicates and collaborates with physicians, other health professionals and family members or caregivers to facilitate optimal patient care.
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing as required by Medicare, third party payers, and JCAHO/HFAP.
- Assists in organizing and maintaining equipment, scheduling, etc.
- Assures all patient care billing for treatment and equipment is completed according to policy
- Prepares and maintains accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing as required by Medicare, third party payers, and JCAHO/HFAP. Assures co-signature on notes and evaluations if waiting on licensure exam results.
- Reports on patient/resident progress at staffing and other conferences.
- Anticipates the requirements and needs of others on a consistent basis.
- Participates in bi-monthly occupational therapy staff meetings.
- Participates in the clinical supervision of both Level I and Level II Occupational Therapy students, volunteers and high school students.
Benefits
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Community Involvement Opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
