OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST III - OP

Min

USD $37.43/Hr.

Max

USD $58.02/Hr.

Overview

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

 

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.

Certified Hand Therapist preferred or new graduates/therapists interested in an outpatient hand therapy setting. Opportunities to specialize in different areas including: Lymphedema - alongside a LANA-certified clinician, or in Hand Therapy - with 2 Certified Hand Therapists on-site. 

The Hand Therapist treats a variety of upper extremity conditions, both non-operative and post-operative, and is responsible for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.  Manages daily caseload based on protocols and patient needs using an EMR system for documentation and billing.  Works closely with surgeons, nurses and other healthcare providers to ensure patients have the best possible outcomes.  Opportunities to collaborate and on the job mentoring and training to develop clinical and splint fabrication skills as well as opportunities for continuing education and career development. 

 

Schedule:

Part Time, Days

Contact me if interested at Watson.Kari@mhsil.com or schedule a call with me to discuss at:

  https://MemorialHealthIL.as.me/KariWatson

 

Essential Functions and Job Duties

 

• 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 to 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 as 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.

To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR

Qualifications

 

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 previous 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.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, bend and reach.
• The employee will frequently be required to lift, push and pull weight of at least 5 to 50 pounds.

Mental Demands

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

Responsibilities

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able