Occupational Therapist

at  Ascension

DETAILS

• Department: Comprehensive Rehabilitation Center
• Schedule: Part-time, Day Shift 24 hr work week, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. includes weekday and weekend day each week, and 2 holidays per year
• Hospital: Ascension St. Joseph Hospital
• Location: Elgin, IL

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Current Illinois License to practice as an Occupational Therapist required.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Evaluate and treat patients with physical, emotional, cognitive and/or psychosocial deficits.

• Assess patient ‘s ability to safely and effectively perform independent living skills.
• Design the appropriate plan of care, including type and frequency of treatment.
• Implement the treatment plan using appropriate modalities.
• Document findings of patient progress.
• Monitor and modify the plan of care as needed.
• Seek consultation as necessary.
• Educate the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits.
• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services and provide information regarding appropriate selection/use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Oversee the care provided by certified occupational therapy assistants and therapy 3-Technicians according to established regulations and practice standards.