Occupational Therapists PRN

Carolinas Medical Center; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

Carolinas Medical Center in Libertyville, IL, seeks a part-time Occupational Therapist for outpatient rehabilitation. Mon-Fri 8:30-5 with one Saturday per month; CHT preferred. Requires master’s in OT and IL OT license with BLS.

Responsibilities include evaluating referrals, implementing individualized plans, fabricating devices, and thorough documentation. Supervisory duties for therapy assistants may apply.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the practicing state; BLS certification.
• Entry-level acceptable; no prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates referrals and assesses functional abilities to plan daily living activities.
• Implements treatment plans and fabricates assistive devices as needed.
• Documents care, progress notes, and discharge summaries per policy.
• Supervises assistants and students as applicable.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Education

Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy

OT license (State licensure)

Job description

Department:

37610 Rehabilitation Services: IL - Outpatient Rehabilitation: AMG Libertyville Hand Clinic

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hou rs Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Weekly Monday 830-5 and 1 Saturday per month minimum requirementCHT preferred

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