Occupational Therapist II - Outpatient Physical Rehab Services - Per Diem - Days

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay for eligible employees

Career pathways for growth

Free Parking

Retirement options with company match

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks an Occupational Therapist II for outpatient rehab. Per diem, 8:45am–5:15pm, with no weekends, focusing on comprehensive evaluation and therapy across developmental stages.

You will assess, treat, and educate patients, develop plans to restore function, and coordinate with the care team while engaging families in the process.

Qualifications

• The completion of a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school or equivalent.
• Current Illinois licensure or eligibility.
• Certification by NBCOT.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Assess, treat, and care for patients in the assigned area per development stage.
• Evaluate functional abilities and plan interventions to regain function.
• Establish treatment goals and modalities to increase strength and reduce pain.
• Administer and instruct on treatment plans and adjust as needed.
• Prepare patient records and complete billing documentation per guidelines.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and rehab staff for optimal care.
• Involve patient and family in care plans, including post-discharge planning.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff as directed and monitor tasks.
• Maintain safety, body mechanics, and infection control in daily work.

Skills

Assessment skills

Treatment planning

Team collaboration

Documentation

Patient education

Education

OT degree or equivalent

Illinois licensure or eligibility

NBCOT certification

CPR certification

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$24.86 - $37.29 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

• Position: Occupational Therapist II - Outpatient Physical Rehab Services

• Location: Rolling Meadows, IL

• Per Diem

• Hours: 8:45am - 5:15pm, Monday - Friday, No weekender

• Required Travel: No

What you will do:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area. Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.

• Evaluates patient's functional abilities/disabilities utilizing techniques appropriate to the patient type including assessment of upper extremity strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, coordination, performance of activities of daily living, transfers, cognitive, perceptual, visual, home management skills and splint fabrication.

• In accordance with patient evaluations, establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function, increase strength and decrease pain.

• Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary

• Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.

• Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.

• Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning. Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of the patient.

• May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.

• Utilizes correct body mechanics. Adheres to hospital and departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.

• Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs. Attends all mandatory in-services.

• Assumes responsibility, as assigned, for overall departmental functioning in absence of supervisor.

• Assumes responsibility for own professional growth, keeps abreast of developments in the field of Occupational Therapy and incorporates approved developments in treatment and evaluation plans.

• Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.

• Various levels may have additional Features

What you will need:

• The completion of a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school,orthe equivalent

• Current Illinois licensureoreligibility

• Certificationby National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

• CPRcertification from American Heart Association

Benefits:

• Premium pay for eligible employees

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development

• Free Parking

• Retirement Options with Company Match

• Community Involvement Opportunities

• Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

• When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

• Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best".

• Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

• At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

• EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.