Occupational Therapist

2 days ago


Crystal Lake, Illinois, United States Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Full time
Job Title: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics Outpatient Casual Days

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist to join our team in the Pediatrics Outpatient department. As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping patients achieve their maximum potential and independence.

Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement occupational therapy programs to maximize function and educate patients about their limitations.
  • Evaluate patients and gather information to determine accurate clinical diagnoses and treatment plans.
  • Establish goals based on functional limitations, diagnosis, and patient home setting.
  • Communicate treatment programs to patients, families, and interdisciplinary personnel, providing emotional support as needed.
  • Coordinate and implement treatment plans.
  • Treat patients using therapeutic exercise, functional activities, manual techniques, adaptive equipment, and energy conservation.
  • Evaluate home settings and make recommendations for safe and efficient function.
  • Re-evaluate patients to maintain effective plans of care and recertify for additional periods.
  • Plan for patient discharge by conferring with physicians, patients, interdisciplinary teams, and families, reviewing and finalizing exercise programs and practices for independent and safe care.
  • Document initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge notes, and discharge summaries in patient records accurately and within specified time frames.
  • Develop and present educational programs for the department and community as needed.
  • Supervise and evaluate Home Health Aides as required.
  • Maintain CEU licensure requirements.
  • Report safety hazards and suggest improvements.
  • Adhere to recognized safety standards, such as National Patient Safety Goals and OSHA standards.
  • Treat all team members with courtesy and respect.
  • Encourage cooperation, collaboration, and co-ownership of processes.
  • Exhibit honesty and trustworthiness in words and actions.
  • Assume personal accountability and seek solutions rather than blame.
  • Improve processes, systems, products, or services to increase customer value.
  • Solve problems quickly and identify causes.
  • Adhere to organizational policies and procedures, such as the employee code of conduct, attendance, and parking policies.
  • Support organizational and operational improvement activities.
Qualifications:
  • Illinois OT License. Current Illinois license in a clinical discipline.
  • One year or less of related work experience required, demonstrating familiarity with routines and procedures customary to the position.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
  • Must demonstrate broad and thorough knowledge of theories, principles, and practices in a professional discipline, specialized or occupational field.

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected status.



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