Occupational Therapist (op) - Peds - Acute Care

Advocate Health

Park Ridge, Illinois, US
$38.20 - $57.30; not specified; not specified ph
Pediatric acute care
Patient evaluation and treatment planning
Fabricate assistive devices and splints
Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living

Job Summary

  • Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living.
  • Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, transition planning within the continuum of care and ordering equipment as indicated/appropriate.
  • Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more.

Matching Summary

Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living.

Salary

$38.20 - $57.30; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Pediatric acute care
  • Patient evaluation and treatment planning
  • Fabricate assistive devices and splints
  • Patient discharge planning
  • Documentation and billing
  • Manual therapy techniques
  • Patient safety and infection control

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with stakeholders
  • Pursue professional growth
  • Orient new staff
  • Participate in performance improvement

Key Requirements

  • Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy
  • Licensed Occupational Therapist
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Pediatric experience preferred
  • Previous OT Experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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