Extra Help - Occupational Therapist (acute) - Occupational Therapy

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Dec 31, 2024
Extra Help - Occupational Therapist (acute) - Occupational Therapy Extra Help - Occupational Therapist (acute) - Occupational Therapy This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours. Hiring Department: Adult IP OT Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1026357 Hours per Week: 4 # of Positions: 5 Posting Close Date: Salary: The range for this position is $52.70 to $53.25per hour. About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage. 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. Minimum Qualifications 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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