What are the responsibilities and job description for the Occupational Therapist Acute Care - Registry/Per Diem position at Humboldt Park Health?
Position Highlights:
Performs Occupational therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides plan of care, discharge planning, patient, and significant other education; renders occupational therapy services within the practice guidelines of the American Association of Occupational Therapy (AOTA) and other regulatory agencies.
Responsibilities:
- Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist
- Provides plan of care and discharge planning. Secures a physician certificate for the plan of care
- Provides Occupational Therapy services within the practice guidelines of the AOTA, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies
- Participates in discharge planning, when requested
- Communicates with patient’s physician, nurse and case manager when necessary regarding the patient’s evaluation report, progress and discharge plan
- Ensures patient safety, patient rights and HIPAA compliance
Required Qualification:
- Minimum of 1 -3 years of experience
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy
- Current IL Occupational Therapy License
- BLS Certification
