Occupational Therapist - Old Irving Park Full time Days
Occupational Therapist - Old Irving Park Full time Days
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Job Description
*Must be Certified Lymphedema Therapist (CLT)
The Occupational Therapist reflects the mission vision and values of NM adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Occupational Therapist in consultation with the physician or by prescription treats injured ill or disabled patients by planning and administering medically prescribed occupational therapy to develop improve sustain or restore the highest possible level of independence for the patient. This role also acts as the oversight coordinator for clinical trials.
Responsibilities:
- Assesses the patient reviews and interprets the patients medical evaluations and test results.
- Evaluates patients physical functioning in activities of daily living identifies desired functional outcomes/goals and determines a therapeutic intervention plan.
- Instructs encourages and assists the patient in performing therapeutic physical activities incorporates appropriate assistive and supportive devices.
- Evaluates effects of treatment observes and notes patients progress and response to therapy recommends adjustments and modifications.
- Provides patient family and caregiver education and instruction in home care programs.
- Participates in home care planning maintains ongoing communication and completes discharge planning in collaboration with the health care team to assure continuation of therapeutic treatment.
- Acts as the liaison between interdepartmental staff management and external agencies.
- May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications :
Required:
- Occupational Therapist Licensed (IL).
- National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) certification.
- Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience.
- Zero (0) to two (2) years experience in a relevant role.
- CPRBLS certification through American Heart Association (AHA)
Additional Information :
Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
