Occupational Therapist - Full-time

Humboldt Park Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago seeks an Occupational Therapist to perform evaluations, reassessments and consultations, and to develop plans of care and discharge planning. The role includes patient and family education and coordination with the care team.

Responsibilities include executing plans of care, ensuring compliance with AOTA guidelines and regulatory acts, and maintaining patient safety and HIPAA compliance. Clinical collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or master degree in Occupational Therapy (required).
• Licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois (required).
• BLS Certification (required).
• OT Certification (required).

Responsibilities

• Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral.
• Provides plan of care and discharge planning.
• Secures a physician certificate for the plan of care.
• Communicates with patient, physician, nurse and case manager as needed.
• Ensures patient safety, patient rights and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

OT Licensure

BLS Certification

OT Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Position Summary

Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides plan of care, discharge planning, patient, and significant other education; renders occupational therapy services within the practice guidelines of the American Association of Occupational Therapy (AOTA) and other regulatory agencies.

• Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist.
• Provides plan of care and discharge planning. Secures a physician certificate for the plan of care.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services within the practice guidelines of the AOTA, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in discharge planning, when requested.
• Communicates with patient’s physician, nurse and case manager when necessary regarding the patient’s evaluation report, progress and discharge plan.
• Ensures patient safety, patient rights and HIPAA compliance.

Description

Position Summary: Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides plan of care, discharge planning, patient, and significant other education; renders occupational therapy services within the practice guidelines of the American Association of Occupational Therapy (AOTA) and other regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist.
• Provides plan of care and discharge planning. Secures a physician certificate for the plan of care.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services within the practice guidelines of the AOTA, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agents.
• Participates in discharge planning, when requested.
• Communicates with patient’s physician, nurse and case manager when necessary regarding the patient’s evaluation report, progress and discharge plan.
• Ensures patient safety, patient rights and HIPAA compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy.
• Occupational Therapy Licensure
• BLS Certification.
• OT Certification