Staff Position

Occupational Therapist
Advocate Christ Medical Center
Oak Lawn, IL
Days
Sign-On Bonus

$38-54/hour
Posted 3 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • ShiftDays
  • Facility Information
    1:2 Patient ratioFaith-Based Healthcare HospitalShort Term Acute CareTeaching Institution725 bedsEpic Systems Corporation

Pay

Estimated pay
$38-54/hour
  • Sign-On bonus
    $5,000

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • Continuing Education
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Pet insurance
  • Wellness and fitness programs
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Discount program
  • Sign-On bonus

Qualifications

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Required
    License
  • Other license in Illinois
    Profile Strength
  • Minimum of 70%
    Other
  • Eligible to work in US

Description

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 and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.

Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate. Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.

Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate. Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned. Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling. Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits. Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.  Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.

Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.  Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.   Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.  Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.  Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.

Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.  Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.

Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature.  Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested. Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.

May supervise occupational therapy assistants following all applicable state and local compliance requirements.  This includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals.  May directly supervise occupational therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments to patients and will teach them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients.  May supervisor occupational therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards

Certification / Registration / License

Licensed OT for the State of Illinois or State of Wisconsin, must be licensed in the State upon which you work. Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience

No experience required

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Intermediate computer skills

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills

Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills

Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards

Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others).

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.  Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday

Must be able to:

lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.

lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead.

lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance

Must be able to: 

push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.

perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Position requires repetitive use of hands:

Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday.

Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day

Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization

Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication

Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed

Position may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Preferred Job Requirements

Education

Certification / Registration / License

Experience

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders

Katie  Farago
Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R130771. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (Ot) - Acute Care

Facility

Advocate Christ Medical Center

4.0rating(50 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with Advocate Christ Medical Center

4.0rating
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Anonymous
ED - Emergency Department (RN)
Staff Position
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  • 1:2 Patient ratioVerified by 117 Vivian users
  • Faith-Based Healthcare Hospital
  • Short Term Acute Care
  • Teaching Institution
  • 725 beds
  • Epic Systems Corporation
ADDRESS4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453
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Employer

Advocate Aurora Health

4.8rating(4 reviews)
Compensation
5.0rating
Culture
5.0rating
Work Environment
4.7rating
5.0rating

I had a chance to work advocate Aurora hospital as a travel nurse for 3 month, I had a very good experience there, well atmosphere to work, leader are really supportive, and staffing was really good too

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Review of Advocate Aurora Health on Jun 25, 2024
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Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.
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About Oak Lawn, IL

Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Oak Lawn, IL is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages typically match up with the higher cost of living.
Weather
  • In summer, the average high is around 84°F and the average low is around 64°F.
  • In winter, the average high is around 32°F and the average low is around 17°F.
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  • Oak Lawn is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
  • Public transportation options include bus services provided by PACE.
Demographics
  • Oak Lawn has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include respiratory conditions due to seasonal changes.
  • There is a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses.
Things to Do
  • There are various restaurants offering diverse cuisines, art galleries, live music venues, and sports facilities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy parks and recreational areas for hiking and biking.
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