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La Rabida Children’s Hospital
Occupational Therapist
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is hiring a part to full-time (30-40 hours) Occupational Therapist for the Rehab Services/OT unit in Chicago, IL.
At La Rabida Children’s Hospital, our mission is simple: we’re dedicated to maintaining and improving the quality of life for each of our patients with complex conditions, disabilities, and chronic illnesses. The path to completing this mission, however, is often complicated. Fortunately, we’ve got the best team around. If you are looking for your next career opportunity to partner with a compassionate multidisciplinary collaborative team, we have the job for you!
Job Summary:
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence. Services provided span across inpatient and outpatient including early intervention and physician clinics. The OT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.
The OT performs the duties of a professional Occupational Therapist for an assigned caseload with an emphasis on providing comprehensive care. They are responsible for the development of their professional skills. In addition, the OT shares their occupational therapy expertise within the department. The OT may supervise students in their clinical studies. The OT is responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.
Essential Occupational Therapist Functions:
- Provides professional occupational therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements
- Communicates effectively and in a timely manner
- Shows good knowledge of hospital and community resources; develops education materials as needed
- Documents all appropriate patient and family interactions in a timely and complete manner in accordance with department, organization, state and federal regulations
- Presenting and attending case presentations and in-services
- Selects appropriate evaluation tools, administers and interprets findings correctly
What we need from you:
Bachelor's degree in OT; Master's in OT preferred
Minimum pediatric affiliation, prefer 3 + years pediatric OT experience
Illinois State License and certified by Board of Registry of NBCOT.
Communicates effectively; reflects the values of La Rabida in all interactions; demonstrates accountability, problem solving and leadership skills
CPR required: Only certifications issued by the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross will be accepted
What you will receive:
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life & Disability Insurance
Retirement Savings Plans & Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous Paid Time Off & Holidays
Free Parking
Free breakfast and lunch on the last Friday of every month
Who we are:
La Rabida is a place unlike any other. We understand the needs of families with children dealing with the most serious or complicated of conditions. With teams of the best healthcare providers in Chicago, we give continuous, comprehensive care, education and support, helping families face their unique obstacles head on.
La Rabida Children’s Hospital is very proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Conditions of Employment Required to demonstrate full vaccination status for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized or FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccine; OR Qualify for a reasonable accommodation for an exemption from vaccine requirements based on a medical disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief. Additional information and instructions regarding how to request a reasonable accommodation will be provided on request at the time of selection.
