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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11911785 By joining our team,
you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work in
a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed
through words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culture
that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been done
before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients
achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Occupational Therapist will select appropriate evaluation procedures
and directs patient\'s participation in selected tasks to restore or
maximize independence in daily living skills. Facilitates learning of
skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.
Participates in department\'s clinical education program.
The Occupational Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of the
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by
striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing
respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.
The Occupational Therapist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core
Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,
Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)
while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Occupational Therapist: Evaluates, assesses, and plans treatment
including orienting patient and significant others to the purposes and
processes of OT evaluation and treatment. Evaluates patient impairments,
disability and handicap appropriate to patient diagnosis, life roles,
age development, functional status, and medical condition. Facilitates
patient participation in the therapy process and collaborates with
others advocating for patients and family to achieve desirable outcomes.
Identifies areas in which abilities and impairments affect function in
order to establish goals in conjunction with the patient, family, and
other team members. Implements patient treatment plans utilizing
occupational therapy treatment approaches, which includes selecting
activities to achieve desired outcomes, transferring and positioning
patients, and modifying treatment when necessary. Participates in
patient care conferences to coordinate treatment, educating patient and
family. Documents patient care activities following department protocols
utilizing RICIS and appropriate manual report forms. May supervise
affiliated OT students. May teach in Department and Education and
Training courses. Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the
best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab. Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to the Therapy Manager, Ability Lab, Therapy Manager,
Innovation Center, or Clinical Manager Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired by
completing a Master\'s program in Occupational Therapy from an
accredited college or university. Current Illinois License to practice
as an Occupational Therapist. Current CPR certification required. Able
to develop professional skills by completing development plans,
participating in continuing education and in-service offerings, using
written resources to keep current with advancements. Understanding of
the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent and geriatric
patients. Ability to interpret growth and development related
information to assure patient needs are met. Analytical ability to
gather and interpret data from patient\'s charts and to recommend
solutio s for treatment related problems. Interpersonal skills are
needed to communicate with other health care professionals and establish
therapeutic relationships with patients and families. Ability to
transfer and position patients. Working Conditions Normal office
environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients. May
include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-site clinic
settings. Includes Saturday and Sunday rotation work. The above
statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work
being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not
intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.