66503 Occupational Therapist (In Patient)

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist for our Chicago inpatient program. The OT will work under Rehab Services and Occupational Medicine to evaluate and treat patients, coordinating with nurses, physicians, and therapists to promote recovery and independence.

The ideal candidate has an OT degree, IL license or eligibility, and strong communication skills to document care and educate patients and families in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an OT curriculum accredited by ACOTE.
• Current IL OT license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Excellent communication in English; able to document accurately.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments for patients in inpatient settings.
• Develops and implements individualized OT plans to restore or adapt function.
• Educates patients and caregivers in activities of daily living.
• Documents patient progress in EMR in a timely manner.
• Supervises assistants per state regulations.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary rehab team to optimize outcomes.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Education

ACOTE-accredited OT program

IL license or eligible

Tools

EMR systems

Documentation software

Job description

66503 Occupational Therapist (In Patient)

Cephas Consultancy Services Private Limited Chicago, Illinois, United States

About this position

Positions:1 Full Time
Experience
2 - 20 Years

Short Summary

Under the administrative direction of Rehab Services and Occupational Medicine, and the direct supervision of the Physical Therapy Supervisor, we are in search of a full-time (daytime, Monday – Friday schedule) Occupational Therapist to add to our dynamic team. Our ideal professional must be a self-starter who can work closely with an interdisciplinary team (including nursing, physicians, physical therapists and speech language pathologists, etc.) to provide the most effective care to our patients. Ideal candidates are able to work with a wonderfully diverse population and demonstrate patient care second to none.

Duties

• Performs initial and on-going assessments of patients in both short- and long-term residential programs.
• Develops and implements individualized therapy intervention designed to promote healing, restore function, maintain function, compensate/adapt to impairments for optimal function, or prevent complications arising from an injury/impairment.
• Identify needs for and make referrals to other disciplines or for durable medical equipment to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Instruct, educate, and train patients/caregivers in the skills and functions essential for promoting patient independence and productivity in order to diminish or correct pathology.
• Assesses a patient’s home environment for safe community reintegration.
• Performs administrative tasks such as maintaining patient records, documentation via electronic medical records in a timely manner, writing reports and making telephone calls/consultations as needed.
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants per state guidelines.
• Communicates continually with COTAs and other rehabilitation team members to create the most effective, individualized treatment outcomes for patients.
• Provide hands on, one on one treatment to patients, including but not limited to:
• lifting (50-100 lbs), transferring, assisting with Activities of Daily Living in a safe manner with stamina and endurance.
• Therapists also participate in community reintegration outings and patient home evaluations to promote optimal recovery.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility to work for an employer in the U.S.
• Must be licensed in the State of llinois and/or eligible for licensure as required by the state practice guidelines.
• Must be a graduate of an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by AOTA & ACOTE standards.
• Current Basic Life Support certificate, or ability to obtain within 45 days of the date of hire.
• Previous experience within a Rehabilitation setting preferred but not required
• Ability to multitask and move between responsibilities in a fluid manner.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written English Communications for safe and effective patient care and to meet documentation standards.
• Requires great organizational and time management skills
• Willingness to participate in goal setting and educational activities for personal professional growth and advancement.
• Ability to relate and work effectively with others.
• Projects a professional demeanor and appearance while maintaining the confidentiality of patients, coworkers, and company as appropriate.
• Exudes flexibility and a respectful, positive energy to impact the workplace in a positive manner.
• Proven excellence in patient safety and care
• Friendly, empathetic & respectful
• Reliable in work results, timeliness & attendance
• Ability to relate to and work effectively with a wonderfully diverse populace
• Able to work in a fast-paced, and stressful environment while maintaining positive energy
• Able to work under pressure and in situations that benefit from patience, tact, stamina and endurance
• Detailed oriented, conscientious and committed to precision in work results

We are an equal opportunity employer and values workplace diversity!