Occupational Therapist - PRN

Rush Specialty Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Parking

Introductory orientation program

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Job summary

Rush Specialty Hospital is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our inpatient rehabilitation team. This PRN/Per Diem role is housed inside Rush Specialty Hospital and offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to contribute to patient recovery in a 100-bed facility.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing and adjusting treatment plans, and educating patients and families while coordinating with physicians and the rehab team.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state OT licensure or eligibility.
• BLS certification or completion within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and modifies treatment plans.
• Directs and delegates therapy services and designs programs for return to community.
• Educates patients, families, and staff.
• Performs other professional duties related to patient care.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

Licensed OT (state licensure)

Job description

Hospital Name: RUSH Specialty Hospital - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Position: Occupational Therapist

Location: Housed inside of Rush Specialty Hospital

Schedule: PRN / Per Diem

Compensation: $55 per hour

RUSH Specialty Hospital, a partnership between Select Medical and RUSH, is a 100-bed facility that provides both critical illness recovery as well as acute inpatient rehabilitation services.

Our acute rehabilitation unit is committed to providing exceptional and compassionate care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders, orthopedic issues, amputation, and multiple traumas.

Why Join Us

• Start Strong: Extensive orientation program to ensure a smooth transition into our setting.
• Opportunity for Advancement: Demonstrate your skills and dedication which could lead to potential full-time opportunities
• Foster Well-being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. Part time/Per Diem positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time employees.
• Your Impact Matters: Join a team of over 44,000 committed to providing exceptional patient care
• Ease the Burden: Company Paid Parking
• Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements and modifies treatment plan in accordance with the patient’s need and physician direction.
• Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services for those assigned patients. Ensures the design of functional treatment programs allowing for an effective return to community activities.
• Serves as an educator of patients, families, students, co-workers and self.
• Performs other professional duties associated with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific therapy services and design of program delivery.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current and valid state licensure or eligibility for state licensure as an Occupational Therapist required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.