Major Responsibilities:

• Evaluation and Goal Setting
• Provision of Patient Care
• Patient and Family Education
• Discharge Planning
• Daily Operations
• Delegation/Supervision of Assistive Personnel and Students

Licensure:

• Licensed in the state of Illinois, or eligible.

Education/Experience Required:

• Masters degree in occupational therapy (or bachelors degree for graduates prior to 2007) from an accredited school.
• Meets the annual requirement for stroke education (2 hours per year) for OT's working with adults with stroke

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good interpersonal skills and communication.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Required to work approximately 1 weekend per month or evenings depending on area of assignment. Lifts 50 to 100 pounds occasionally and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.