Occupational Therapist - Inpatient

The Occupational Therapist I is responsible and accountable for providing examinations, evaluations, therapy diagnosis, interventions, and prognosis in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Emphasis on managing daily clinical caseload efficiently including: effective treatment, and appropriate documentation and billing practices. The Therapist I will participate in performance improvement and program development activities in accordance with departmental goals and objectives.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• O.T. license in the State of Illinois, or license pending with an application for licensure on file with IDPFR and a letter of “Authorization to Work” from the State of Illinois. The maximum allowable time to practice in a license pending status/under a licensed Occupational Therapist is 6 months per licensing regulations.
• CPR Certification preferred.
• If applicable, must possess valid Illinois driver’s license and must be deemed as an acceptable driver in accordance with the MHS Fleet Safety Policy (5 year MVR will be required).

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Achieves & maintains 0-10 points on the Clinical Ladder Grid.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients, families, peer and other team members as needed for assessment, intervention, and professional development.
• Must be physically able to lift, support, move patients 50 – 100 lbs.
• Universal Precautions Category I

• Perform Patient assessments with patients in a specific service area.

• Assign an Occupational Therapy treatment diagnosis.

• Establishes plan of care with objective, measurable goals.

• Provides interventions supported by evidenced based practice in accordance to the established plan of care

• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

• Plans for discharge.

• Communicates with patient, family, caregivers and members of team to promote maximum benefit of care.

• Provide patient care documentation that meets quality standards and supports ethical billing practice.

• Demonstrates ability to organize workload and manage time effectively.

• Maintains positive working relationship with patients and referral base.

• Demonstrates teamwork by routinely offering to help others or assisting others whenever needed.

• Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and/or stressful situations appropriately.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.