Occupational Therapist -Registry/Per Diem

Humboldt Park Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Humboldt Park Health in Chicago seeks a licensed occupational therapist to perform evaluations, reassessments and provide patient education. You will develop plans of care and discharge plans while ensuring HIPAA compliance and collaboration with the care team.

The role requires IL OT licensure and BLS; experience aligning with AOTA guidelines and regulatory standards is preferred. This full-time position is on-site in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Active IL Occupational Therapy license.
• BLS certification.
• Experience providing OT services in line with AOTA guidelines and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform OT evaluation, reassessment, and consultation on referral.
• Develop plan of care and discharge planning; secure physician certification.
• Provide OT services per AOTA guidelines and regulatory acts.
• Participate in discharge planning when requested.
• Communicate with physicians, nurses, and case managers about evaluations and discharge plans.
• Ensure patient safety, patient rights, and HIPAA compliance.

Skills

Occupational Therapy

Patient Education

Discharge Planning

HIPAA Compliance

Education

Illinois Occupational Therapy License

BLS Certification

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.

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 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.

Qualifications

• Current IL Occupational Therapy licensure
• BLS Certification