Occupational Therapist; OT Hospital

Occupational Therapist (Acute and Hospital at Home)

UChicago Medicine is a world‑class academic healthcare system. The role is located at the Hyde Park campus and surrounding areas, including providing OT in patients' home settings.

Responsible for providing occupational therapy services and assessments to UCM patients upon referral from a licensed practitioner, developing clinical care and treatment programs, and supervising patient care rendered by technicians and OT students.

• Conduct evaluations using appropriate tests and measurements to determine occupational therapy problems, functional levels, and recommended treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish patient disposition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of and apply patient care protocols that address the occupational, psychosocial, and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations, including patient goals in the care plan.
• Adhere to departmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance activities as needed.
• Develop occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with the patient/family, referring practitioner and treatment team goals.
• Competently perform appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures.
• Ensure continuity of care through timely and effective written and verbal communication with team members and other treating disciplines, particularly when planning absences.
• Attend rounds, conferences, and clinics as assigned, providing patient updates and discharge recommendations.
• Identify and recommend necessary patient care equipment prior to discharge and assist with procurement as appropriate.
• Accurately document evaluations, progress notes, and all procedures performed within established time frames.
• Complete compliant, timely, and accurate patient billing at the end of each day.
• Instruct patients and families in home exercise programs.
• Provide education on therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans.

• Graduation from an approved occupational therapy school.
• Current occupational therapy license in the State of Illinois (or eligibility to practice) and NBCOT registration.
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide age‑specific appropriate patient care, including basic computer skills to access operations and patient data.
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients, families, team members, referral sources, and outside contacts.

• Job type/FTE:
  Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days
• Working Hours:
  
  Monday - Friday; 8‑hour shifts
• Weekend Shift: One weekend every 4 weeks
• Work Location:
  
  Hyde Park & surrounding areas
• Unit/Department:
  Therapy Services – Acute and Hospital at Home
• CBA Code:
  Non‑Union

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits. The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. The pay range is based on a full‑time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity.

Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union. Review the full complement of benefit options for eligible roles at Benefits – UChicago Medicine.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics. As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre‑employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire.

Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.