Occupational Therapist -Neuro/Oncology

Join a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as an Adult Outpatient Occupational Therapist I (Neuro/Oncology).

The Occupational Therapist performs Occupational Therapy services and assessments to UCM patients upon referral from a licensed practitioner. The OTR/L practices in an assigned clinical division of the Therapy Services department. The Occupational therapist will be responsible for clinical care and program development within OT services and the supervision of patient care rendered by technicians and OT students as assigned.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Occupational Therapist to join our outpatient Neuro and Oncology service lines. This role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of patients and complex clinical presentations in a collaborative, academically oriented environment.

You will benefit from strong mentorship, continuous professional development, and close collaboration with highly experienced colleagues. The position offers a high degree of clinical autonomy while contributing to care across diverse patient populations.

Our program also maintains a collaborative partnership with the renowned Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, providing access to advanced learning opportunities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and exposure to nationally recognized rehabilitation expertise.

Essential Job Functions:
• Conducts evaluations using appropriate tests and measurements to determine Occupational therapy problems, functional levels, and recommended treatment plans.

• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to establish patient disposition.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies patient care protocols that address the Occupational, psychosocial, and developmental needs of neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Includes patient goals in care plan.

• Adheres to departmental policies, procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Participates in quality assurance activities as needed.

• Develops Occupational therapy interventions in collaboration with the patient/family, referring practitioner and treatment team goals

• Competently performs appropriate Occupational therapy techniques and procedures

• Ensures continuity of care through timely and effective written and verbal communication with team members and other treating disciplines, particularly when planning absences.

• Attends rounds, conferences, and clinics as assigned, providing patient updates and discharge recommendations.

• Identifies and recommends necessary patient care equipment prior to discharge and assists with procurement as appropriate.

• Accurately documents evaluations, progress notes, and all procedures performed within established timeframes.

• Completes compliant, timely, and accurate patient billing at the end of each day.

• Instructs patients and families in home exercise programs.

• Provides education on therapy diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plans.

Required Qualifications:
• Requires graduation from an approved occupational therapy school.
• Requires current occupational therapy license in the State of Illinois (or eligibility to practice) and NBCOT registered

• Active BLS certification from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific /appropriate for the types of patients served. Basic computer skills to allow access to operations and patient data
• Appropriate interpersonal skills necessary to enable positive interactions with patients, families, team members, referral sources, and outside contacts.

Position Details:
• Job Type/FTE: Full Time
• Shift: Days
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Adult Outpatient Occupational Therapy
• CBA Code: Non-Union

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As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

Compensation & Benefits Overview

UChicago Medicine is committed to transparency in compensation and benefits.  The pay range provided reflects the anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.

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