Requisition ID: 29696

Location: Presence St Joseph Chicago

Location Address:
2900 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 0
Employment Status: PRN / Registry
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

The Occupational Therapist I provides Occupational Therapy Services to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical or behavioral function and health status resulting from injury, psychiatric or medical disease or other causes. Performs assessment and plans interventions. Develops treatment plans which include goals and interventions for each patient. Documents all interventions.

• Evaluates patients, establishes goals, and develops individualized treatment plans as prescribed by a licensed physician/practitioner.
• Provides direct patient treatment based on current occupational therapy practice and revises treatment plan based on the patient's response.
• Provides education to patient and family/caregiver regarding patient's abilities and need for assistance and continued therapeutic intervention.
• Recommends modification or changes in the patient's treatment program to the referring physician based on evaluation of progress. Confers as necessary with physicians concerning alternatives available.
• Prepares written/computer documentation as required by the profession, payors, and regulatory agencies and the department, such as evaluation results, treatment plans, progress reports, discharge paperwork and other such reports.

Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program required. Occupational Therapist with current Illinois License or License eligible required. CPR certification required.

Business Unit: Presence St Joseph Hsp Chicago
Department Name: Occupational Therapy SJH