Acute Care OT: Compassionate Rehab Specialist

Hugh Chatham Health, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for the Acute Care Rehabilitation department at Sherman Hospital. The role involves evaluating patients, developing plans of care, and delivering therapeutic interventions in an acute care setting.

Experience with EPIC EMR is preferred. Applicants should be flexible for weekend shifts, holidays, and orientation training; cross-training opportunities may exist across sites.

Qualifications

• Experience working in the acute care setting is required (minimum of one year experience preferred).
• Position requires working a minimum of 2 weekend day shifts per month.
• Must work at least one of the 6 major holidays annually.
• EPIC EMR experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and evaluates patient abilities to plan care.
• Provides and fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance independence.
• Monitors outcomes and adjusts treatment plans accordingly.
• Completes documentation with appropriate co-signatures per policy.
• Discharges patients with home programs and family teaching.

Skills

Computer skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

Clinical competency

Education compliance

Age-specific care

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Advocate Health in Illinois is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for the Acute Care Rehabilitation department at Sherman Hospital. The role involves evaluating patients, developing plans of care, and delivering therapeutic interventions in an acute care setting.

Experience with EPIC EMR is preferred. Applicants should be flexible for weekend shifts, holidays, and orientation training; cross-training opportunities may exist across sites.