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La Rabida Children's Hospital

Occupational Therapist Registry

La Rabida Children's Hospital, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Description The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence. Services provided span across inpatient and outpatient including early intervention and physician clinics. The OT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.

The OT performs the duties of a professional Occupational Therapist for an assigned caseload with an emphasis on providing comprehensive care. They are responsible for development of their professional skills. In addition, the OT shares their occupational therapy expertise within the department. The OT may supervise students in their clinical studies. The OT is responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.

Patient Care (time spent in billable patient care activities) – 60%

Provides professional occupational therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Selects appropriate evaluation tools, administers and interprets findings correctly

Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with patients, families, doctors, 3rd party payers, other professionals, etc.

Treatment is safe and effective

Demonstrates cost effectiveness, using extenders (aides) and materials appropriately

Effective team leader and family-friendly

Shows good knowledge of hospital and community resources; develops education materials as needed

Effective educator

Adapts to family’s needs and comprehension

Indirect patient care services – 30%

Documentation of patient care at role-model level in regard to content and timeliness

Documents all appropriate patient and family interactions in a timely and complete manner in accordance with department, organization, state and federal regulations

Communication with all appropriate members of a patient’s team. Proactive communication. Close all communication loops

Ensures referrals are appropriate, follows up as necessary

Functions at role model level in regard to Team Leader and Team member

Advocates for patients as needed, goes above and beyond

Completes letters of medical need

Develops and monitors care plans

Administrative and Educational Activities – 10%

Completion of daily billing activities

Department, team, committee meetings

Presenting and attending case presentations and in-services

Participating in education activities for other departments, within the hospital, and for the community

Provide supervision and training to allied health professional students

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in OT; Master's in OT preferred.

Minimum pediatric affiliation, prefer 1-3 yrs pediatric OT experience – hospital-based or Early Intervention.

Illinois State License and certified by Board of Registry of NBCOT. In certain circumstances we will consider a GOT (graduate occupational therapist) who has successfully graduated the OT program, and is waiting to sit the Illinois licensure board exams. A GOT, must use the credential of GOT and be under the supervision of a licensed OT who co-signs all of their documentation.

Communicates effectively

Reflects the values of La Rabida in all interactions

Demonstrates accountability, problem solving and leadership skills

Bi-lingual skills preferred (Spanish and English).

CPR required. Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted.

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head-on.

Compensation: $49-$49

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