Occupational Therapist

Department:

37565 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation: OPP

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Teammate will be working a .8FTE with days/times tobe chosen - clinic is open 8-4:30 Monday through Friday.

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

• Provision of Patient Care
  •     1)Plans appropriate treatment programs for patients based on physician referral, evaluation results, patient/family goals and interests, sound clinical judgment and other pertinent available information. Responsible for providing care to patient's of high complexity.
  •     2)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. Responsible for maintaining a productive schedule, with an average of 6.0 out of 8 hours per day scheduled for direct clinical care. Informs coordinator of openings and/or cancellations in their daily schedule
  •     3)Successfully completes competency assessments pertaining to provision of patient care; assists coordinator in developing and administering competency assessment pertaining to provision of patient care.
  •     4)Determines the need for appropriate supplemental group therapy and requests that it be scheduled accordingly.
  •     5)Communicates 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 of all ages depending on assignment.
  •     6)Selects appropriate assistive devices for patients and provides appropriate instruction in the maintenance and use of such equipment.
  •     7)Maintains responsibility for patient plan of care and provides direction and recommendation regarding treatment and goals implemented by assistive personnel.’
  •     8)Monitors the quality of clinical skills in staff and works with them to improve skills. Provides input to the coordinator on staff skill level.
  •     9)Provides inservices and training in area of clinical need.
  •     10)Participates in research pertaining to area of clinical expertise.
• Patient Assessment
  •     2)Administers, analyzes and interprets initial assessments which determine the patient's status in the following areas of function: psychosocial and occupational role, musculoskeletal performance, sensation, sensorimotor performance, perception, cognition, developmental processes, the need for and use of adaptive equipment, positioning devices or durable medical equipment. Responsible for evaluating patients of high complexity.
  •     1)Selects appropriate assessment procedures to assess the abilities and limitations of patients of all ages, depending on area of assignment.
  •     3)Establishes short and long terms goals which are functional and measurable.
  •     4)Completes all pertinent assessment competencies.
  •     5)Monitors the quality of assessment skills in staff and mentors staff to improve skills. Provides coordinator with input on staff's skill level.
• Daily Operations
  •     1)Performs other duties such as billing for all services rendered on the day delivered, maintaining a clean work environment, and serving on departmental committees and in program development efforts as appropriate.
  •     2)Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating in safety initiatives as requested.
  •     3)Participates in continuous quality improvement projects, identifies opportunities of performance improvement.
  •     4)Follows appropriate safety and infection control measures pertaining to patient care, equipment and the general working environment. Promptly reports any problems to the