Occupational Therapist
Listed on 2026-10-10
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Healthcare
Occupational Therapy
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Job Description - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I )
Job Description
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I Job Number:Job PostingOct 7, 2026, 7:39:14 PM
Closing DateOct 22, 2026, 4:59:00 AM
ShiftFull-time Shift Start Time : 8:00 A.M. Shift End Time : 4:00 P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit : SEIU 73 HLT HC PROFESSIONALS Posting Salary : $48.769 - $57.396 HOURLY
OrganizationHealth and Hospital Systems
OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST I
DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Services
SHIFT: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Salary is commensurate with years of experience indicated at time of application submittal. Experience not disclosed or documented at the time of application will not be considered for initial step placement.
JOB SUMMARY
Under the direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, the Occupational Therapist I (OTI) will provide the following services: evaluation and screening of patients who have been referred for evaluation and treatment; plans, organizes specialized treatments, treatment of complex patients with multiple diagnoses in the outpatient and inpatient divisions and supervision and training of staff and students as delegated. The OTI will have excellent written, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills with patients;
patient's care givers, other healthcare professionals, students, and other professional affiliates.
ABOUT THE POSITION
This is a great opportunity for candidates seeking to advance their career and can see a wide range of patient populations. This position would include inpatient care and outpatient care for specialty areas including but not limited to burns, amputees, neurology, neurosurgery, orthopedic, trauma, and geriatrics patients at Provident Hospital. Training provided at our Central Campus located in the heart of the Chicago Medical District so will have mentorship and be a part of the larger rehab team.
The position will also offer the ability to be a field work educator. We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident clinician, a flexible, quick-learner, is solution-focused, who enjoys working as a team. A highly competitive benefits package is included with the job which includes continuing education funding and departmental trainings, in-services, and journal clubs. Apply to join a great team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech Language Pathologists who make up the rehab team at CCH.
ABOUT COOK COUNTY HEALTH
One of the largest public health systems in the nation, Cook County Health (CCH) serves as the safety-net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Correctional Health Services, andCounty
Care, a Medicaid managed care health plan. Through the health system and the health plan, CCHcares for more
500,000individualseach year, and its physicians and clinicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. CCH is currently a Joint Commission Certified Primary Stroke Center. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan, enhancing the patient experience and the Rehabilitation Services department plays a vital part in this initiative.
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TYPICAL DUTIES
- 100% patient care. Interpretation of referrals and provision of Occupational/Physical Therapy services according to state licensure.
- Performs screenings, specialized assessments and treatments on complex patients with multiple medical diagnoses in the outpatient and inpatient divisions.
- Gathers, interprets and summarizes medical, evaluation and treatment information from a variety of sources into appropriate patient documentation according to department documentation policies.
- Makes developmental and/or age appropriate modifications in observation, evaluation and treatment methods/activities in order to evaluate/treat patients who may have difficult circumstances and multiple diagnoses.
- Orients, provides oversight, supervises and trains Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and Occupational Therapist (OT) students.
- Utilizes appropriate handling, transferring positioning, body mechanics and treatment techniques while treating a wide…
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