Occupational Therapist - SS

Presence Health is the largest Catholic health system based in Illinois. We offer a full continuum of care from childbirth to retirement living. We believe in a hands-on, personal approach – treating people, not charts.

Provides direct rehab care in occupational therapy to residents upon physician referral in accordance with all laws, regulations, and standards.

• Participates in community health matters/projects as appropriate

• Serves as a liaison to patients, families, support departments, etc., to adequately plan for patient needs

• Possess the ability to make independent decisions using good reasoning skills and judgement when circumstances warrant such action

• Knowledgeable of rehab practices and procedures, as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing rehab functions in the long-term care facility

• Possess willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel

• Ability to implement company policies, programs, goals, objectives, including the procedures of the Rehab department.

• Ability to assist in the evacuation of patients

• Exercise good body mechanics at all times

• Ability to follow occupational therapy treatment plans for patients (i.e., activities of daily living)

• Ability to establish, assess, and modify realistic, measurable, timely, and functional goals

• Ability to oversee and evaluate care given by OTAs, Rehab Aides, and students

• Ability to document therapy evaluation and treatments accurately and timely

• Ability to utilize therapy software and operate therapy equipment appropriately and accurately

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

• Ability to communicate and function in an interdisciplinary team

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• Must be a graduate of an accredited program in occupational therapy (BSOT or MSOT)
• One year’s experience in long-term care or related setting preferred
• Certified Clinical Instructor preferred

Computer Skills

• PC proficient (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must be currently registered/licensed in applicable state. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• Must be currently NBCOT-certified
• Must have CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation. CPR certification must remain current during employment