Occupational Therapist Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Occupational Therapist

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38.20 - 57.30 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient - Acute - Pool B. Department: 37501 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Acute Care Rehabilitation. Status: Part time. Benefits Eligible: No. Hours Per Week: 0. Schedule Details/Additional Information: A minimum of 32 hours over a 4 week period with flexible shifts scheduled according to department need. Of the 32 hours, 8 hours must be on a weekend. 1 (8 hour shift) holiday per year. Pool premiums apply!

Job Responsibility:

Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living
Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques
Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance patient's functional independence
Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts individualized treatment plan based on patient's response, and provides status updates to physicians
Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs
Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, referral for community services, and ordering equipment
Completes all required documentation including patient progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and records patient care and progress as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly
Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover
assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs
Pursues professional educational growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements:

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Occupational Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin
Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy
No experience required
Intermediate computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated organization, decision-making, and problem solving skills
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, and squat throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. from waist to overhead
Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires repetitive use of hands
Must have functional use of senses to allow for effective communication

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 29, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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