Position Summary

Performs evaluations, establishes goals and plans occupational therapy treatment programs for children/youth /adults referred to occupational therapy by the physician or community partners. Assists with clinical program development, evaluation and related performance improvement activities as assigned by Clinical Practice manager.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivers evidence-based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow-up services to insure appropriate outcomes. Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner. Plans for 2-4 home visits per day. (Ongoing).

• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation. Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response and progressive change in the client’s record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies. (Ongoing).

• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and/or caregivers to obtain additional information; suggests revisions in treatment program and coordinates occupational therapy intervention with other care providers. (Ongoing).

• Orients, instructs and directs occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapy students in patient-related activities as assigned.

• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned.

• Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

• Alternative work schedules.

• Patient care setting.

• Direct patient care setting.

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking.

• Typically bending, crouching, stooping.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

• Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

• Clinical/diagnostic equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapy

Certifications:

The list below may include all acceptable certifications and issuers. More than one credential or certification may be required depending on the role.

Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Basic Life Support certification must be obtained within one month of hire date.
• Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirement).
• Driver’s license and personal vehicle required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

Clinical (2 Years)

Skills:

Body Mechanics, Caseload Management, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Defining Problems, Fact-Checking, Information Interpretation, Interview Techniques, Negotiation, Openness to Change, Organizing, Patient Counseling, Patient Discharge Planning, Prioritization, Problem Solving, Professional Judgement, Relating to Clients, Safety Practices, Scientific Thinking, Team Problem Solving, Technical Instruction, Time Management

Grade

C13-H

Salary Range

$32.73 - $50.74 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given jo