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Occupational Therapist Registry Specialist

2 months ago

Elmwood Park, New Jersey, United States Advocate Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team at Advocate Health. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping patients achieve their goals and regain independence.

Key Responsibilities
  • Evaluate and implement occupational therapy treatment programs for patients with multiple diagnoses, ensuring safe and effective care.
  • Perform patient evaluations and re-evaluations, establishing and implementing individualized treatment plans in conjunction with the COTA or student.
  • Monitor and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve patient goals.
  • Provide patient education and instruction on home exercise programs, ADL equipment, and other necessary skills.
  • Schedule patients according to priority and needs, ensuring timely and efficient care.
  • Exhibit high productivity levels, meeting or exceeding targets for direct patient care.
Documentation and Communication
  • Prepare, maintain, and transmit accurate and timely patient treatment records, including evaluation, progress, and discharge notes.
  • Record patient progress throughout the treatment period, ensuring continuity of care and accurate records.
  • Complete daily charge sheets, productivity, attendance records, charges, and services rendered.
Collaboration and Education
  • Share treatment and office space with other Physical Medicine personnel.
  • Supervise COTAs, technicians, and aides while performing occupational therapy treatments as appropriate.
  • Maintain O.T. equipment in proper working condition and report any malfunctions to the Inpatient/Outpatient Supervisor.
  • Maximize use of support personnel by delegating tasks as needed.
  • Follow hospital infection control and safety protocols.
  • Assist with defined responsibilities for the OT department in the absence of the Inpatient/Outpatient Supervisor.
Professional Development
  • Stay informed of changes within the Physical Medicine Department and Advocate Health.
  • Present 1-2 inservices per year.
  • Attend and participate in departmental meetings on regularly scheduled work days.
  • Attend a minimum of two continuing education courses, which may be Advocate-sponsored or outside-sponsored.
  • Keep abreast of current practices via literature, networking, internal/external resources, etc.
  • Participate in PI programs and on PI teams as needed.
  • Complete mandatory competencies in a timely manner.
  • Assist in planning and presenting at health fairs, career days, and other community programs as needed.
  • Provide inservice training to hospital personnel regarding therapy techniques and equipment as needed.
Requirements
  • Occupational Therapist license issued by the state in which the team member practices (IL or WI).
  • Masters degree in Occupational Therapy (or Bachelors degree for graduates prior to 2007) from an accredited school.
  • 2-3 years of clinical experience, including 2 years of outpatient or 2 years of inpatient experience.
  • Meets the annual stroke education requirement of 8 hours/year, through in-services, journal club, grand rounds, self-study, and other continuing education opportunities.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

This position involves bending, lifting consistently at least 50 pounds, assisting patients, etc., which often requires physical strength, endurance, and use of proper body mechanics. Set-up of certain equipment requires strength to tighten knobs, etc. Physical stamina during emergency situations may be required and often cannot be delegated (i.e., assisting patients down stairs during re-education, performing CPR, etc.). Evening hours may be required. Weekend work is required in some areas.

This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when the patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, referral bonus programs, mileage reimbursement, and more. This position is incentive eligible.