Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Monroe

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

49.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Occupational Therapy (OT) upon referral by the physician. Plans and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Performs supervisory duties.

Job Responsibility:

Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers programs of Occupational Therapy (OT) upon referral by the physician
Plans and conducts OT programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence
Performs supervisory duties
Directs and supervises activities of OT assistants, OT technicians, students, and volunteers involved in administering care to patients and assists with orienting new and rotating staff
Evaluates patients and establishes appropriate patient care plan to include necessary modalities, procedures, exercise programs, and patient education as warranted by the patient's diagnosis and condition
Gathers and interprets appropriate data from the medical record, physician reports, patient, and/or family as evidenced by documentation and identifies need for and utilizes appropriate assistive and orthotic devices
Documents evaluations, tests, progress notes, daily treatment notes, attendance records, patient/family education, outcomes, discharge notes, and charges
Re-evaluates patients as needed, modifying goals and treatment as patient's status changes
Communicates patient's evaluation and subsequent progress to physician, referral sources, and other clinical staff and coordinates patient's schedule, treatment programs, discharge planning and recommends solutions to patient care problems
Provides and documents patient and family education in regard to deficits, progress toward goals, and therapeutic techniques, with individualized instruction for a home program including equipment use

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in OT from an accredited OT program required
applicable state license for OT required
BLS required per policy guidelines
Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication
Vision (corrected) adequate for reading
Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties
Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day
Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending
on occasion, crouching, crawling and reaching overhead
Lifting of patients, equipment or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally
Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely
Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers
Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids
Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment
The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors

What we offer:

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Occupational Therapist - Acute Care

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Monroe

Category:
Health and Beauty

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 31, 2026

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