Occupational Therapist (OT), Therapy - PRN/Registry, Days

About the role

The Occupational Therapist at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey is an expert in analyzing performance skills and patterns necessary for engaging in everyday activities. This role involves recommending appropriate treatment intensity, discharging patients when they no longer meet criteria for level of service, and advocating for individuals to receive the appropriate services.

Responsibilities

• Recommends appropriate treatment intensity and discharges patient when the individual no longer meets criteria for level of service, meets goals, reaches prior level of function or is no longer in need of / benefiting from skilled intervention
• Complies with billing practices per department protocol
• Accountable for appropriate use of department and hospital resources
• Mets productivity standards as defined by the department
• Responds to the emotional and physical needs of patients
• Advocates for individuals to receive the appropriate services in the appropriate setting
• Mets core clinical competencies for level of care and completes annual competencies as per department
• Seeks educational opportunities to advance clinical skills; regularly attends department in-services, as appropriate
• Works with others to improve level of skill throughout the department
• Sets and implements use of evidence based practice
• Documents results and recommendations, interdisciplinary communication per department protocol; documents skilled service and supports billing
• Actively participates in providing suggestions to department leadership to improve daily operations, employee satisfaction
• Demonstrates a solution oriented approach toward obstacles
• Identifies opportunities for process improvement and/or improved service delivery

Requirements

• Minimum of BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution
• IL License or eligibility. Letter to sit for the National Exam
• Specific practice areas may require advanced certification or previous experience to address patient care needs
• Basic computer proficiency
• Effective verbal and written communication, including ability communicate with other cultures or those with language or cognitive impairments
• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)