Occupational Therapist - UI Health, Outpatient

UIC; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 74 000 - 133 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental plan

Vision

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Résumé du poste

UI Health in Chicago, IL seeks an Occupational Therapist for outpatient services within our Occupational Therapy department. The OT will assess, plan, and implement patient-centered interventions to support participation in daily activities.

Applicants must be licensed in Illinois and hold AHA BLS CPR certification; this on-site role offers full-time hours, comprehensive benefits, and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Illinois as an Occupational Therapist (OT).
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR certification.

Responsabilités

• Provides occupational therapy services within scope of clinical competence.
• Assesses patient needs and plans evidence-based interventions to support participation in daily activities.
• Documentation, patient education, and coordination with the care team.

Connaissances

Licensed Occupational Therapist

BLS CPR

Description du poste

Occupational Therapist - UI Health, Outpatient

Chicago, IL, United States

Hiring Department: Occupational Therapy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042879

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: 40 hrs/wk

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $74,276.80 - 133,473.60 / Annual Salary. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including: assessment and evaluation of factors that influence occupational performance; formulating conclusions regarding the patient/client needs and priorities to develop a patient/client centered intervention plan; and selecting and implementing evidence based interventions to support participation in areas of occupation. The OT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs the duties of a professional Occupational Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care.
• Direct Patient Care time (actual time with patients, may vary from scheduled) - includes all direct interventions and patient education that is integrated as a part of treatment session
• Indirect Patient Care (IPC) - time spent in chart review, documentation (direct patient care documentation as well as any other documentation related to patient care), scheduling, attending team or family meetings and rounds (documented as clinic time), ordering equipment, assisting other staff
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide, related to department operations, or required for regulatory and organizational compliance. This includes time sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, committee meetings, giving inservices.
• Responsible for clinical teaching for students and student clinicians.
• May provide academic teaching
• Responsible for professional development and skills for self as well as sharing expertise and participation in development of the role of occupational therapy throughout the health system and within
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Licensure or Eligibility for licensure as a registered occupational therapist by the State of Illinois under the condition that they have been issued a letter of authorization from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) allowing them to practice under supervision.
• Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.