Occupational Therapist - Ip

Min

USD $31.51/Hr.

USD $48.83/Hr.

Sign-on Bonuses up to $10,000.00.

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

The Occupational Therapist I is responsible and accountable 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.

Full Time, Days

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• O.T. license in the State of Illinois or license pending with an application for licensure on file with IDPFR and a letter of “Authorization to Work” from the State of Illinois. The maximum allowable time to practice in a license pending status/under a licensed Occupational Therapist is 6 months per licensing regulations.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• If applicable, must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (5 year MVR will be required).

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Achieves & maintains 0-10 points on the Clinical Ladder Grid.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peers and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.
• Universal Precautions Category I.

• Perform patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.
• Assign an occupational therapy treatment diagnosis.
• Establish a plan of care with objective, measurable goals.
• Provide interventions supported by evidence-based practice in accordance with the established plan of care.
• Assess the effectiveness of treatment and modify treatment to achieve goals.
• Plan for discharge.
• Communicate with patient, family, caregivers, and members of the team to promote maximum benefit of care.
• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.
• Demonstrate ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.
• Maintain positive working relationship with patients and referral base.
• Demonstrate teamwork by routinely offering to help others or assisting others whenever needed.
• Demonstrate ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations appropriately.
• Perform other related work as required or requested.

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

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to walk, stand, bend and reach.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 1 to 5 pounds.

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