Occupational Therapist, Registry

University of Chicago Medicine; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks an Occupational Therapist to provide comprehensive OT services across divisions including pediatrics, acute care and burns, at Hyde Park. The OT is licensed and registered to deliver individualized therapy plans.

The role emphasizes evaluation, intervention planning, documentation, family instruction, and collaboration with the care team to ensure seamless patient care and optimal outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Occupational Therapy program.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge to provide age-appropriate patient care.
• Basic computer skills to access operations and patient data.
• Interpersonal skills for interactions with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates patients to determine OT needs and discharge plan.
• Establishes OT interventions based on evaluation and goals.
• Performs OT techniques in groups or individuals.
• Provides continuity of care through documentation and communication.
• Recommends and assists with acquiring self-care equipment.
• Instructs patients/families in home programs.
• Documents findings and patient progress within established timeframes.
• Demonstrates time management and productivity.
• Attends rounds and reports on patient status.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Basic computer skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Mission Statement

"Our mission is to provide superior healthcare in a compassionate manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality. To accomplish our mission, we call upon the skills and expertise of all who work together to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and further the knowledge of those dedicated to caring."

Performs occupational therapy assessments and interventions to patients upon referral. The OTR/L practices in an assigned clinical division of the Therapy Services department (pediatrics, acute care, burns) as assigned. The Occupational Therapist Registry directly reports to Supervisor Inpatient Occupational Therapy. Receives orientation, coaching and mentoring from the Supervisor, Program Coordinators, Occupational Therapist IIIs, IIs and other Occupational Therapists. The Occupational Therapist II is responsible for the supervision of patient care rendered by COTA's technicians.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluates patients utilizing the appropriate tests and measurements; to determine the occupational therapy problem/level of function and recommended discharge follow-up.
• Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the occupational, psychosocial and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients
• Establishes occupational therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, the patient/family, the referring practitioner and therapist's goals
• Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures in groups or individual treatment sessions
• Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with team members and other treating disciplines, especially in preparation of planned absences.
• Makes recommendations for needed patient self-care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate
• Instructs patient/families in home programs
• Documents findings; patient progress; an all procedures performed within established timeframes.
• Demonstrates effective time management; achieves designated productivity standard
• Complies with QC/QI standards/monitors.
• Attends rounds, conferences and clinics as assigned; reports on patient status and recommends follow up needed for patients requiring OT services
• Performs other duties as requested by senior management.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved program in Occupational Therapy.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific appropriate for the types of patients served
• Basic computer skills to allow access to operations and patient data
• Appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to enable positive interactions with patients, families, team member, referral sources, and outside contacts.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Current Registration and Licensure in Occupational Therapy in the State of Illinois
• CPR Certification in BLS

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (0.1FTE)
• Shift: Days - 8 hours
• Job Location: Hyde Park (Chicago, IL)
• Area: Occupational Therapy
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• Unit/Department: Occupational Therapy / IP - Hyde Park