Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care

160 Advocate Sherman Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Sherman Hospital is seeking a Part-time Occupational Therapist for the Acute Care Rehabilitation department. The role requires at least one year of acute care experience and includes weekend shifts, orientation, and potential cross-training to a second site.

EPIC EMR experience is preferred but not required. The position focuses on evaluating patients, developing care plans, providing therapy, documenting progress, and ensuring safety and compliance with department standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy required and state licensure.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state you practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (American Heart Association).

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and evaluates patient abilities and daily living activities.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment.
• Provides/fabricates assistive devices and/or splints as needed.
• Completes required documentation including evaluations, notes, and discharge summaries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organization

Documentation

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

Department: 37501 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Acute Care Rehabilitation Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hours Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Experience working in the acute care setting is required (minimum of one year experience practicing in the acute care setting is highly preferred). Position requires working a minimum of 2 weekend day shifts per month. Working one summer and one winter holiday or weekend around a holiday is required (must work minimum of one of the 6 major holidays annually). Prior experience with EPIC EMR is highly preferred but not required. During on-boarding process, some weekday availability will be required initially for orientation purposes (attend hospital's full day new teammate orientation session, attend rehab system's full day new teammate orientation session, attend a 2-hour safe patient handling class, attend a 2-hour EPIC EMR training class, complete mandatory annual regulatory learning CBT modules, and orient to the department). Opportunity to pick up additional hours to assist with coverage of PTO, leaves of absence, and/or during times of increased hospital census/IP OT caseload. Having some weekday availability is a plus! There is the opportunity to cross-train to a second hospital site should this be of interest. Individual must be flexible, reliable, collaborative, and be a self-starter. Must be able to deliver high quality, compassionate, and empathetic care. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:

• Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living.
• Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques.
• Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance patient's functional independence.
• Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts individualized treatment plan based on patient's response and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates.
• Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs.
• Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate.
• Communicates and collaborates with appropriate stakeholders to assist in achieving optimum care for the patient.
• Completes all required documentation following department policy and accreditation standards with appropriate co- signatures, including patient evaluations, progress notes, team conference reports, and discharge summaries as appropriate.
• Record patient care and progress of each patient assigned.
• Completes daily statistics, billing, and scheduling.
• Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits.
• Responsible for maintaining site/department established productivity standards.
• Responsible for understanding and adhering to all billing and documentation policies, procedures, and timelines.
• Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly.
• Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
• Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist.
• Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise.
• Promotes patient safety by participating in safety initiatives as requested and appropriately follows all safety and infection control measures pertaining to the general working environment.
• Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care.
• Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover; assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs.
• Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department in-services, and reading professional literature.
• Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested.
• Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested.
• May supervise occupational therapy assistants following all applicable state and local compliance requirements. This includes delegating patients to assistive personnel while providing direction, recommendations regarding treatment and ongoing supervision while maintaining responsibility for patient plan of care and goals.
• May directly supervise occupational therapy extenders (rehab aides/techs) in administering treatments to patients and will teach them appropriate techniques to perform with specific patients.
• May supervisor occupational therapy students after completing one year of clinical experience.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school or educational requirements commensurate with the date of graduation; maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by applicable state professional standards

Certification / Registration / License Licensed Occupational Therapist in the State upon which you work.

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (obtained within 90 days unless department leader has determined is not required) by American Heart Association (AHA)

Work Experience No experience required Knowledge / Skills / Abilities Intermediate computer skills Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organization skills Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem-solving skills Successfully completes all competency assessments/requirements pertaining to provision of patient care and consistent with site standards Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital-based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others). Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
• Must be able to: lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead. lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
• Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
• Position requires repetitive use of hands: Simple grasping - 5-15 lbs. - 20% of the workday. Pushing/pulling - up to 75-100 lbs. - 10% of the day Fine manipulation of hands during massage and joint mobilization
• Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication
• Exposed to electrical and chemical hazards as well as blood and body fluids; therefore, must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed
• Position may require travel; therefore, may be exposed to road and weather hazards
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health:

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.

Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.

Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.

This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care