LICENSED OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

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FTE: 1.
Shift: Days
Location: RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER
Summary:
The licensed occupational therapist enables people of all ages to live life to its fullest by helping them promote heal and prevent-or live better with-illness, injury, or disability, while engaging in science-driven, evidence-based practice. The licensed occupational therapists at Riverside are responsible for maintaining the growth of the occupational therapy profession and supporting autonomous practice. Licensed occupational therapists may supervise and be assisted by Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants who are educated and licensed to provide occupational therapist directed and supervised components of interventions. Licensed Occupational therapists provide professional evaluation and treatment, develop Occupational Therapy treatment programs, educate patients, family members, and employees while under the referral and/or authorization of a physician as outlined by all rules and regulations governing Occupational Therapy practice in the State of Illinois.
Experience/Education Requirements:

• Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy.

License or Certification Requirements:

• Current active or temporary Illinois Licensure to practice Occupational Therapy or ATT letter (authorization to test) issued by Continental Testing or the State of Illinois in the instance of a recent graduate.

Responsibilities:

• Actively participates in designated marketing program (inpatient or outpatient).
• Communicates effectively (verbal and written) with patients, physicians, referral sources, families and other staff members, including documentation of essential conversations with providers.
• Confers with physicians and others healthcare providers in discussion of patient's condition and needs
• Documentation matches charges upon chart auditing.
• Effectively supervises support staff (COTA, techs)
• Ensures self and team compliance with dashboard and quality items.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation that meets all compliance standards and contains personalized patient education and plan of care.
• Makes initial evaluation of patient, formulates and implements plan of care and re-evaluates plan of care as appropriate.
• Meets the following productivity percentage on Outpatient rehab and acute: less than or equal to 79.99 (NI), 80-81.99 (ME), 82-83.99 (M&SE), greater than 84 (CE).
• Participate in patient care conferences and makes recommendations for supplies and equipment.
• Participates in community activities and department activities that promote rehabilitation and wellness.
• Participates in departmental promotional and marketing activities.
• Participates in Quality Improvement efforts, e.g., Journal Club, inservices, Magnet.
• Perform inservices as required by the department of Riverside Medical Center
• Provide individual & group teaching to patient's family or other persons for carry-over
• Supervises OT and/or OTA student affiliates
• Works independently under general supervision.
• Takes ownership of workload and supports autonomous occupational therapy practice.
• Supervises OT and/or OTA student affiliates
• Works independently under general supervision
• Takes ownership of workload and supports autonomous occupational therapy practice
• Satisfactorily complete all required continuing education hours regarding the care of acute stroke patients.

Credentials:
Essential:
* REGISTERED OCC THERAPIST
Education:
Essential:
* BACHELOR DEGREE
Riverside Healthcare is revolutionizing care using leading-edge technology to diagnose and treat patients. We are ranked top in the nation for performance in neurosurgery, orthopedics, and heart surgery and have also been named one of the nation's 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics seven times. Riverside is nationally recognized for our specialty programs in obstetrics, trauma, oncology, rehabilitation, geriatrics, occupational health, psychiatric services, and treatment of alcohol and chemical dependency, as well as patient safety. We combine innovation and convenience at state-of-the-art facilities located in communities throughout the greater Kankakee area.
Riverside Medical Center proves that truly progressive medicine is being delivered in Chicago's southwest suburbs and East Central Illinois. Join a team that is not only concerned with providing the best care possible but also with offering a work environment of advancement and growth. Riverside is a place that embraces a culture where opinions count and dedications is respected, where superior performance is rewarded with competitive salaries and excellent benefits.
Other information:
Exposure/Sensory Requirements
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Clorazene, Virex, Germicidal wipes, Liquid paper.
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Overall, there is a minimal risk of exposure to blood and body fluid. Potential risk would be in the event of patient incontinence and open wounds treated in hydrotherapy. There is also some potential for risk in equipment failure such as a catheter or IV breaking.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: Whatever hazards that may exist in patient rooms. Minimal.
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed to give directions.
Vision: Needed to evaluate gestures and movements.
Smell: N/A
Hearing: Needed to adequately communicate.
Touch: Needed for palpation of musculature and skin, to assess temperature, to distinguish between hot/cold, sharp/dull, etc..
Activity/Lifting Requirements
Average Hours per Week: 40
Shift: Days
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 35%
Twist: 2%
Stand: 20%
Crawl: 1%
Walk: 20%
Kneel: 1%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 1%
Squat: 5%
Climb: 2%
Bend: 3%
Reach above shoulders: 1%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
Up to 10 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Demonstration of proper mechanics for lift/carry; set-up for evaluations, treatment programs.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 60
Twist:
Stand: 30
Crawl:
Walk: 30
Kneel:
Lift:
Drive: 0
Squat:
Climb:
Bend:
Reach above shoulders:
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
Simple grasp up to 15 lbs. Normal weight: Often
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: 50-200#
Fine Manipulation: Keyboarding & writing often and for lengthy periods during the day. May also push wheelchairs.
Repetitive use of foot or feet in operating machine control: Required elevating table in order to allow room for wheelchair armrests. Operating vehicle for home evaluations.
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards
Environmental Factors (Time Spent) :
Inside hours: 7
Outside hours : 1
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors, Dust
Special Hazards : Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical: General use of exercise equipment and computers, modalities. Chemical additives for whirlpools, disinfectants.
Protective Clothing Required: Gown, gloves or mask when indicated.