Job Description

Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Home Health Occupational Therapist for a job in Park Ridge, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Duration: Ongoing
• 32 hours per week
• Shift: days
• Employment Type: Staff

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST (OT) - HOME HEALTH

LOCATION: CHICAGO NEAR NORTH SIDE

HOURS: DAYS PART TIME

This position is also eligible for up to a $2,500.00 sign on bonus. You must be employed in the exact position at time of payout. Internal team members are not eligible for this sign on bonus at this time.

Position Highlights:

Therapists working with Advocate at Home enjoy having their own enterprise with a backing of a reputable, stable, and values driven organization. As part of a dynamic clinical team within Advocate’s vast integrated health care organization, home health offers the therapist the opportunity to work independently to assess and address the mobility, safety, communication and equipment needs of our patients. As case managers, our therapists are able to establish strong relationships with patients and families and consult with physicians and other health care providers as necessary.

What you will need:

• Licensed in the State of Illinois (or eligible for licensure).
• Completed 1 year of clinical experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical affiliation experience.
• Graduated from an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association and current OT license in Illinois.
• Ability to work independently in non-acute setting, patient homes
• Communicates professionally both verbally and through written reports, with strong documentation skills, along with good interpersonal skills. Demonstrates good time management and self-organization skills.

What you will do:

• Demonstrates proficient use of all home based therapy equipment and assistive/adaptive devices (balls, bands, weights, dressing aids, adaptive devices, etc.).
• Providing treatment on standard beds in the home environment, Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates occupational therapy treatment programs established for the home care patient, as well as facilitates the progression of the patient in their home toward optimal levels of self-care.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate occupational therapy treatment programs established for the home care patient Facilitate the progression of the patient in their home toward optimal levels of self care.

Accountabilities:

• Assuring and Improving Quality of Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost-effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship .

• Care and Service Coordination : Formulates an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership.
• Leadership/Collaboration/Professional Development : Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated approach to care following the Advocate MVP of Excellence.
• Patient Relationship : Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion.
• Business Development and Growth : Demonstrates productivity and an understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health care environment.
• Patient Education : Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients and their families.

COMPENSATION: $35.90-$53.50 per hour for part time.

This position is incentive eligible

We want our teammates and their families to Live Well. Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training and internal equity. To accompany base pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including

• Sign on Bonus eligible (external candidates)
• Competitive Pay
• Incentive Pay Eligible
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Tuition Assistance Available
• Mileage reimbursement

Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R126048. Posted job title: Occupational Therapist (Ot) Part Time - Home Health-North Side Of Chicago And Surrounding Areas

About Advocate Aurora Health

Advocate Aurora Health’s 22,000 nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can, Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for orientation, education and professional development, in the care setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be heard clearly whether you’re at one of our 10 Magnet® designated hospitals or more than 500 sites of care.

Join our team and be inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Discount program
• Sign-On bonus

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