Occupational Therapist - Arlington Heights DayRehab Center

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab•Arlington Heights, IL

About The Position

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking an Occupational Therapist for its Arlington Heights DayRehab Center. The Occupational Therapist selects appropriate evaluation procedures and directs patients’ participation in tasks to restore or maximize independence in daily living skills. The role facilitates learning skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity, and participates in the department’s clinical education program. The therapist evaluates patients, assesses impairments and functional needs, and develops and implements treatment plans with patients, families, and the care team. The role includes educating patients and families, coordinating care, documenting activities, and demonstrating the organization’s values of hope, compassion, discovery, collaboration, and commitment to excellence. The therapist may supervise affiliated occupational therapy students and teach department or education and training courses. The position requires a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy, a current Illinois license, and current CPR certification. Work takes place in a normal office environment, with some exposure to infectious diseases while working with patients.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
Current Illinois license to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to develop professional skills through development plans, continuing education, in-service offerings, and written resources on current advancements.
Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent, and geriatric patients, and ability to interpret related information to ensure patient needs are met.
Analytical ability to gather and interpret data from patient charts and recommend solutions to treatment-related problems.
Interpersonal skills to communicate with healthcare professionals and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.
Ability to transfer and position patients.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and plan treatment, orienting patients and significant others to the purposes and processes of occupational therapy evaluation and treatment.
Evaluate impairments, disability, and handicap in relation to diagnosis, life roles, developmental age, functional status, and medical condition.
Facilitate patient participation in therapy and collaborate with others to advocate for patients and families and achieve desirable outcomes.
Identify how abilities and impairments affect function and establish goals with the patient, family, and other team members.
Implement treatment plans using occupational therapy approaches, including selecting activities, transferring and positioning patients, and modifying treatment as needed.
Participate in patient care conferences to coordinate treatment and educate patients and families.
Document patient care activities according to department protocols using RICIS and appropriate manual report forms.
May supervise affiliated occupational therapy students.
May teach in department and Education and Training courses.
Perform other duties assigned in the best interest of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.