Occupational Therapist II, Registry

3 weeks ago


Chicago, United States The University of Chicago Medicine Full time
Job Description

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Occupational Therapist II.(Registry) at our main medical campus.

The Occupational Therapist is consistent with the AOTA, Occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants are experts at analyzing the performance skills and patterns necessary for people to engage in their everyday activities in the contexts and environments in which those activities and occupations occur. The practice of occupational therapy includes methods or strategies selected to direct the process of interventions and evaluation of factors affecting activities of daily living (ADLs), instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), education, work, play, leisure, and social participation.

Essential Job Functions:

  • Recommends appropriate treatment intensity and discharges patient when the individual no longer meets criteria for level of service, meets goals, reaches prior level of function or is no longer in need of  benefiting from skilled intervention
  • Complies with billing practices per department protocol
  • Accountable for appropriate use of department and hospital resources
  • Meets productivity standards as defined by the department
  • Responds to the emotional and physical needs of patients
  • Advocates for individuals to receive the appropriate services in the appropriate setting.
  • Meets core clinical competencies for level of care and completes annual competencies as per department. Seeks educational opportunities to advance clinical skills; regularly attends department in-services, as appropriate
  • Works with others to improve level of skill throughout the department
  • Seeks and implements use of evidence based practice
  • Documents results and recommendations, interdisciplinary communication per department protocol; documents skilled service and supports billing
  • Actively participates in providing suggestions to department leadership to improve daily operations, employee satisfaction.
  • Demonstrates a solution oriented approach toward obstacles.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and/or improved service delivery.

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • IL License or eligibility. Letter to sit for the National Exam.
  • Specific practice areas may require advanced certification or previous experience to address patient careneeds.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Effective verbal and written communication, including ability communicate with other cultures or those with language or cognitive impairments.

Position Details:

  • Job Type/FTE: Registry- .10 FTE
  • Shift: Days
  • Work Location: Hyde Park
  • Unit/Department: Occupational Therapy
  • CBA: Non-Union
Why Join Us

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

UChicago Medicine is growing; discover how you can be a part of this pursuit of excellence at: UChicago Medicine Career Opportunities.

UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.



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