Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute

37501 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation

Full time

Yes

40

40 hours per week. M-F, 8 hour days. 3 weekend shifts per 4 week period. 1 holiday per year. Primarily on Orthopedic/ENT unit, however coverage across Acute care hospital as needs arise for department.

$5,000 sign on bonus

Pay Range:

$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance patient's functional independence. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts individualized treatment plan based on patient's response, and provides status updates to physicians. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing writte