Occupational Therapist, PRN / Registry

Job Description

Job Description

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a PRN Occupational Therapist for the Developmental & Rehabilitative Services department in Chicago, IL.

At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple : we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated.  Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around.  If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate, multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you.

Job Summary :

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence. Services provided span across inpatient and outpatient, including early intervention and physician clinics. The OT is responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.

The OT performs the duties of a professional Occupational Therapist for an assigned caseload with an emphasis on providing comprehensive care. They are responsible for the development of their professional skills. In addition, the OT shares their occupational therapy expertise within the department. The OT may supervise students in their clinical studies. The OT is responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.

Occupational Therapist Essential Functions :

• Provides professional occupational therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements.
• Selects appropriate evaluation tools, administers, and interprets findings correctly.
• Communicates effectively and in a timely manner with patients, families, doctors, 3rd party payers, other professionals, etc.
• Treatment is safe and effective
• Demonstrates cost effectiveness, using extenders (aides) and materials appropriately.
• Effective team leader and family-friendly
• Shows good knowledge of hospital and community resources; develops education materials as needed.
• Effective educator
• Adapts to the family’s needs and comprehension.
• Documentation of patient care at role-model level in regard to content and timeliness.
• Documents all appropriate patient and family interactions in a timely and complete manner in accordance with department, organization, state, and federal regulations.
• Communication with all appropriate members of a patient’s team.
• Ensures referrals are appropriate and follow-up as necessary.

What we need from you :

What you will receive :

Compensation Information :

$48.96 / hr Flat Rate

Who we are :

La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education, and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.

La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.