Occupational Therapist, Registry - Inpatient

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system at UChicago Medicine as an Occupational Therapist (Registry) for our  Inpatient Occupational Therapy department at our main medical campus. Our mission is to provide superior therapy services to all persons referred in a compassionate, competent, and effective manner, ever mindful of each patient's dignity and individuality.

In this role, the Occupational Therapist performs occupational therapy assessments and interventions to patients upon referral. The OTR/L practices in an assigned clinical division of the Therapy Services department (pediatrics, acute care, burns, or hand therapy). The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the supervision of patient care rendered by COTA's, technicians, and OT students as assigned.

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:

• Evaluates patients utilizing the appropriate tests and measurements; to determine the occupational therapy problem/level of function and recommended discharge follow-up.
• Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the occupational, psychosocial, and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.
• Establishes occupational therapy interventions based upon the evaluation and examination, the patient/family, the referring practitioner, and therapist's goals.
• Competently performs appropriate occupational therapy techniques and procedures in groups or individual treatment sessions.
• Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with team members and other treating disciplines, especially in preparation of planned absences.
• Makes recommendations for needed patient self-care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate.
• Instructs patient/families in home programs.
• Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within established timeframes.
• Demonstrates effective time management; achieves designated productivity standard.
• Complies with QC/QI standards/monitors.
• Attends rounds, conferences and clinics as assigned; reports on patient status and recommends follow up needed for patients requiring OT services.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved program in Occupational Therapy. 
• Bachelor’s degree 
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree 

Position Details:

• Job Type/FTE: Registry (0.1 FTE)
• Shift: Days 
• Work Location: Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Therapy Services
• CBA Code: Non-Union

We’ve been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. To accomplish this, we need employees with passion, talent and commitment… with patients and with each other. We’re in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. If you’d like to add enriching human life to your profile, UChicago Medicine is for you. Here at the forefront, we’re doing work that really matters. Join us. Bring your passion.

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UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

Must comply with UChicago Medicine’s COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.

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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