Extra Help - Occupational Therapist (acute) - Occupational Therapy

Extra Help - Occupational Therapist (acute) - Occupational Therapy

This Position is temporary, non-benefits eligible, and is limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Adult IP OT

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1026357

Work Schedule:

Hours per Week: 4

Shift:

# of Positions: 5

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date:

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The Extra Help (EH) Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development and implementation of a plan of care that includes direct intervention, communication, collaboration and patient education and the evaluation of outcomes in an inpatient setting. The EH OT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.
EH OT are responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

Provide professional therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements. Supervise Occupational Therapist students.

Complete administrative and regulatory tasks required as an employee of the UI Health and for practice as a licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Illinois.

Other related duties as assigned.

(Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

1. Licensure or Eligibility for licensure as a registered occupational therapist by the State of Illinois under the condition that they have been issued a letter of authorization from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) allowing them to practice under supervision

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an adult inpatient hospital setting.

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