Occupational Therapist, Part-Time

Need to be IL Licensure. Competitive Pay based on experience, Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave, Shift Premiums, 401(k) Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Free Fitness Center Membership, Employee Discounts, Career Advancement, Work/Life

United States, Illinois, Rochelle

900 North 2nd Street (Show on map)

Oct 07, 2024

$3000-$4800 Sign On BONUS. Bonus amount with a 2 year signed commitment.

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION: Rochelle Community Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, medical condition, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. No sponsorships available

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Position Summary

Occupational Therapists are healthcare professionals who evaluate and treat individuals of all ages who have medical problems or health related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily life. The Occupational Therapist establishes a plan of care based on evaluation of patient. The Occupational Therapist follows their treatment plan of care to improve patient's ability to perform activities of their daily life, documents progress of treatment and modifies specific treatments in accordance with patient status, and within scope of treatment plan of care and physician's protocol.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reviews medical chart
Performs Occupational therapy evaluation to determine occupational therapy diagnosis and plan of care
Provide short-term care to hospital patients who are recovering from an accident, surgery, trauma, or illness
Communicates occupational therapy plan of care with occupational therapy assistant when appropriate
Performs treatment to patient based on plan of care to improve patients ability to perform functional activities in their daily life including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy, neuromuscular reeducation, therapeutic activities, fabrication of custom splints/braces, modalities, and other treatments as indicated based on treatment plan of care
Instructs patients on home exercise programs, basic living skills and care, and use of adaptive equipment when necessary
Communicates with other occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, physician, rehabilitation team, and other health care interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress and plans of care
Completes initial evaluations, progress notes and discharges summaries at scheduled intervals within 48 hours of date of service to justify medical necessity and skilled nature of treatment
Completes daily treatment notes within 24 hours of date of service to justify medical necessity and skilled nature of treatment
Accurately completes encounter form with charges for daily treatment that matches documentation on day that treatment is performed
Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they complete exercise and other functional activities
Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on patient's response and progress and modifies treatment appropriately
Maintains patient confidentiality
Supervises Rehabilitation technicians
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistant
Assists in training and orientation of new staff
Schedule patients for appointments
Print home exercise programs utilizing Exercise Pro, HEP2Go, VHI, or other exercise program
Access patient medical records for rehabilitation prescription, MRI/Radiology reports, surgical reports, and physician notes
Contact physicians to request new prescription or medical records for patient care
Change pillow cases to maintain clean treatment area for patients when needed
Wipe down treatment table when needed
Other duties as assigned

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Graduation from a nationally accredited program.
Illinois licensure.
CPR/AED certification.

Skills

Documentation skills
Scheduling
Verbal communication
Patient services
Health care administration
Hospital environment
Teamwork
Use of medical technologies
Bedside manner
Dependability
Health promotion and maintenance
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
Ability to write reports, treatment protocols, and complete required documentation
Ability to effectively present information and answer questions from management, customers, patients and the general public.
Computer skills adequate to properly access patient records, electronic medical records, and fully utilize, Google docs, Google drive, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Able to complete on the job training

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

The ideal candidate must be able to work and complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and effectively in oral and written directions and communication.
Enjoys working with people and works cooperatively with other hospital staff.
Physical and intellectual capacity to carry out treatment programs and documentation as required by the position.
Lift 50 pounds floor to waist occasional basis
Carry 50 pounds on occasional basis for 15 feet
Occasional push/pull of 25 horizontal force pounds
Frequent walking
Occasional sitting
Frequent standing
Frequent forward reaching
Occasional above shoulder reaching
Frequent fine motor coordination
Frequent simple grasp
Occasional firm grasp
Occasional bending and squatting
Occasional stair climbing
Occasional kneeling
Occasionally moderate to max assist patient transfer
Occasional moderate to max assist of patient during ambulation
Manual dexterity and coordination using one or both hands are required while performing rehabilitation techniques and operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, calculator and similar machines.

Position Criteria

The applicant must be a fully qualified person from a clinical standpoint.
The applicant must be able to develop and train department personnel.
The applicant must be effective as a practicing clinician as he/she is involved in the treatment of unusual or difficult patient.
The applicant must provide direction to rehab techs and support staff.
The applicant must be sufficiently flexible to insure that STAT and fluctuating requests are effectively handled.
The applicant will have considerable contact with physicians, patients, families, department staff and other hospital personnel. The applicant must be able to handle these effectively.
The applicant must follow the dress code established by the hospital.

Work Environment:

Outpatient Orthopedic Rehabilitation clinic and Inpatient Medical/Surgical

Supervisory Functions:

Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistant, Rehabilitation Technicians, and students

Rochelle Community Hospital Association position descriptions are guidelines. They are not intended to identify every task that an employee will be asked to do. They are intended to provide a general outline of work, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position. Employees are expected to provide whatever assistance is needed so that both individual and organizational success can be achieved.