Occupational Therapist - Level IV

Silver Cross Hospital • New Lenox, IL

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About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates assigned patients, establishes goals, and provides interventions to help patients achieve independence with activities of daily living. The role requires effective, professional interaction with patients, significant others, and healthcare team members. The therapist assesses, plans, treats, evaluates, and implements a plan of care, collaborates with physicians, and provides supportive supervision to occupational therapy assistants and OT/OTA students. This is a registry Level IV position in the Inpatient Acute Physical Medicine department, with a minimum of four weekend shifts per month and one approved holiday shift among the six recognized Silver Cross holidays per year. Pay is $55 per hour, with a $3 weekend differential. The final rate may vary based on factors such as licensure, certifications, experience, education, demonstrated abilities, internal equity, and market data.

Requirements

• Current occupational therapist license in the State of Illinois.
• Acute care and inpatient rehabilitation experience, unless the candidate completed a clinical internship with Silver Cross Hospital.
• Ability to transfer and position patients.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, treat, evaluate, and implement a plan of care for all clients seen.
• Demonstrate understanding of the admission process, treatment costs, financial support, and appropriate billing.
• Practice according to AOTA standards of care and code of ethics.
• Work in collaboration with physicians.
• Provide supportive supervision to occupational therapy assistants and OT/OTA students.
• Promote a clean and safe care environment by using SAFE error-prevention habits.
• Protect patient and coworker privacy and confidentiality in accordance with the Standards of Conduct.
• Complete documentation of patient care activities in a timely manner in the electronic medical record.
• Develop professional skills through development plans, continuing education, in-service offerings, written resources, and consultation with recognized experts.
• Communicate with healthcare professionals and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
• Uphold professional standards and responsibilities by achieving service competence and applying evidence-based interventions.
• Transfer and position patients.
• Work Saturday and Sunday rotations as applicable, including the specified weekend and holiday shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans are available to eligible full-time and part-time employees; registry employees are ineligible for health and welfare benefits.
• Life insurance is included in the listed benefit options; registry employees are ineligible for health and welfare benefits.
• Flexible Spending Account is included in the listed benefit options; registry employees are ineligible for health and welfare benefits.
• Other voluntary benefit plans are included in the listed benefit options; registry employees are ineligible for health and welfare benefits.
• PTO and sick time are included in the listed benefit options; registry employees are ineligible for health and welfare benefits.
• 401(k) plan with a match; eligible registry employees may participate in the 401(k) Savings plan with a potential match.
• Wellness program is included in the listed benefit options; registry employees are ineligible for health and welfare benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement is included in the listed benefit options; registry employees are ineligible for health and welfare benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed