Occupational Therapist - Inpatient - Per Diem

• Position: Occupational Therapist Per Diem

• Location: Chicago, IL

• Per Diem

• Hours: Scheduled as needed 8a-4:30pm

• Required Travel: None

A Brief Summary:

• Provide professional occupational therapy evaluation, treatment and follow up services to physician referred patients. Responsible for assessing patients and performing procedures consistent with or based on the age and developmental status of the patient to maximize the clinical outcome and safety of the patient.

What you will do:

• Provides quality Occupational therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment intervention and discharge planning based on the age, psychological, educational and developmental status of the patient. Service provision may include direct, group, monitored and consultative approaches.

• Communicates and collaborates with physicians, other health professionals and family members or caregivers to facilitate optimal patient care.

• Prepares and maintains accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing as required by Medicare, third party payers, and JCAHO/HFAP.

• Attends patient care/resident staffing, family conferences, and hospital rounds as appropriate.

• Assists in the care and maintenance of equipment, supplies and treatment areas. Provides feedback regarding equipment needs.

• Must be able to deal effectively with patient emergencies. Seeks supervisory assistance as necessary. Completes incident reports as necessary.

• Must be flexible and able to adjust to fluctuating patient census and scheduling conflicts.

• Functions according to the AOTA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the profession.

• Completes all appropriate competencies for level of position

• Maintains and adjusts schedule to meet caseload needs and all staffing levels to achieve expected level of productivity.

• Appropriate assignment of patients to assistants.

What you will need:

• Graduate from a school of Occupational Therapy with a Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree from an accredited college or university approved by the AOTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA.

• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of IL; CPR certification.

• No clinical experience required; entry level position. Prefer physical dysfunctional affiliations completed in a similar setting.

• Must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with physicians, other health professionals, patients, family members, and the community. Must demonstrate good organizational and time management skills. Must be able to work effectively in an independent environment.

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Community Involvement Opportunities