Occupational Therapist - IP

Occupational Therapist - IP

Job Location s: US-IL-Decatur

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Category:
Rehabilitation/Therapies

Position Type:
Part-Time

Min: USD $31.51/Hr.

Max: USD $48.83/Hr.

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or entry-level equivalent. Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois without prior disciplinary action in Illinois or other states. Current CPR card.

The Occupational Therapist I is responsible for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.

Emphasis on managing daily clinical caseload efficiently, including effective treatment and appropriate documentation and billing practices.

The Therapist I will participate in performance improvement and program development activities in accordance with departmental goals and objectives.

Schedule:

Part Time, Days.

Contact:  or schedule a call at https://Memorial

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IL.as.me/Kari Watson.

Provides occupational therapy services to all age groups to obtain maximal outcomes.

• Maintains flexibility, organizes, and prioritizes time to accommodate assigned patient load.
• Meets departmental standards and insurance/reimbursement guidelines for documentation of care.
• Daily notes.
• Communicates with doctors.
• Re-certifications.
• Evaluations.
• Billing.
• Outcome measures.
• Evaluates patients; plans and delivers care and treatment to progress patient toward goals agreed upon by patient, family, and physician.
• Re-evaluates and plans programs on an ongoing basis.
• Competently applies all Occupational Therapy modalities, if certified.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Suggests changes in patients’ clinical approaches and secures orders as appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with rehabilitation team.
• Maintains existing equipment and recommends purchase of new items consistent with Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.
• Maintains current professional knowledge.
• Attends all mandatory educational programs and continuous education required for licensure.
• Seeks continuing education to improve quality of care.
• Compliant and accurate implementation of billing process.
• Maintains fiscal responsibility of the Department and the Hospital.
• Actively looks for ways to reduce costs.
• Maintains patient/family confidentiality to comply with HIPPA regulations.
• Provides in-services and public education functions.
• Supervises students, Occupational Therapy Assistants, and aides.
• Serves on committees as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Director, Managers, and Team Leader.
• Recommends and implements new programs as directed and as they pertain to Hospital and Department Strategic Plan.

Education and/or Other Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy or entry-level equivalent. Licensed or license pending in the State of Illinois without prior disciplinary action in Illinois or other states. Current CPR card.

Environmental Factors

This position is performed within an environment of occasional exposure to environmental variations, above-normal noise-level, and/or unpleasant substances and limited exposure to hazardous or potentially injurious elements or conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequent walking, standing, bending, and reaching.
• Lifting, pushing, and pulling weights of at least 5 to 50 pounds.

Mental Demands

• Ability to work under stress and adapt to changing conditions.

Qualifications

• Therapy and instruction—Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions.
• Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects as it pertains to the clinical instruction of students.
• Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, ethnicity,…