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
Fabrication of assistive devices
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
  • Fabrication of assistive devices
  • Patient and family education
  • Documentation and billing compliance
  • Manual therapy techniques

Nice-to-have

  • Professional growth and development
  • Performance improvement activities
  • Interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Mentoring and supervision skills

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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