Full Time Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Department:

37612 Rehabilitation Services: IL - Outpatient Rehabilitation: AMG South Barrington

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday - Friday

will include two evenings to 7:00pm

Schedule is negotiable

OFFERING A $5000 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS - 50% AFTER ONE YEAR

Major Responsibilities:

• Provision of Patient Care
  • Plans appropriate treatment programs for patients of all ages (depending on area of assignment) based on physician referral, evaluation results, patient/family goals and interests, sound clinical judgement and other pertinent information. Responsible for maintaining a productive schedule of 3.2 WLU's per productive hour worked. Alerts manager of significant openings and/or cancellations in their daily schedule.
  • Administers daily treatment ensuring that the treatment plan is age-appropriate and adjusted as necessary in order to meet the changing needs of the patient. Reassesses patient's needs as appropriate.
  • Successfully completes all competency assessments pertaining to provision of patient care (including annual completion of 2.0 hours of Stroke Education per DNV guideline).
  • Communicates and collaborates with team members, other professionals, family members, and caregivers for the purpose of sharing information that will assist in achieving optimum care for the patient. Establishes effective rapport with patients, family members, and other professionals.
  • Selects appropriate adaptive equipment for patients and provides appropriate instruction in the maintenance and use of such equipment.
  • Maintains responsibility for patient plan of care and provides direction and recommendations regarding treatment and goals implemented by assistive personnel.
  •  Provides education to the patient and family/significant others based on patient needs. Identifies and addresses learning readiness, preferences, and learning barriers.
  • Participation in community education programs and marketing is encouraged.
  • With other team members, recognizes the need for termination of treatment and effectively plans discharge which may include establishing home treatment programs and arranging for equipment/devices.
  •  Maintains a safe environment for patients.
• Patient Assessment
  •     1)Selects appropriate occupational therapy assessment procedures to assess the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages depending on area of assignment.
  • Administers, analyzes, and interprets initial occupational therapy assessments which determine the patient's status in the following areas of function: locomotion, strength, endurance, cardiopulmonary function, balance, coordination, joint mobility, flexibility, pain, job related tasks, wound status, and functional mobility skills as related to patient activates of daily living.
  • Establishes short and long term goals which are functional and measurable.
  • Evaluates patient progress towards goals and expected outcomes.
  • Completes all pertinent assessment competencies.
• Documentation
  • Completes all documentation according to department policy.
• Daily Operations
  • Performs other duties such as entering charges for all services rendered on the day delivered, scheduling patients, maintaining a clean work environment, and serving on departmental committees and program development efforts as appropriate.
  • Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives as requested.
  • Participates in continuous performance improvement projects.
  • Follows appropriate safety and infection control measures pertaining to patient care, equipment, and the general working environment. Promptly reports any problems to rehabilitation manager and follows Advocate Sherman Hospital policies and procedures.
  • Actively participates in departmental meetings, committees, in-services, and continuing education programs.
  • Delegates patients to assistive personnel with direction and ongoing supervision while remaining responsible for the patient's treatment program and goals.
  • May supervise occupational therapy students at the request of the Reh