Occupational Therapist Ii, Registry (Adult Acute)

Join Uchicago Medicine as an Occupational Therapist II- Adult Acute Care

Area: Occupational Therapy- Registry- Adult Acute Care. 

Job Summary:

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 environment is fast-paced, offering the opportunity to work with medically complex patients.  These positions will provide clinical service with opportunities for program development, mentoring and supervision of occupational therapy students.  

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Graduation from an approved program in Occupational Therapy.
• Minimum of Masters degree required.
• CPR Certification in BLS.
• 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 member, referral sources, and outside contacts.

Licenses/Qualifications:

• Requires graduation from an approved occupational therapy school.
• Requires current Occupational Therapy license in the State of Illinois.
• CPR certification as healthcare provider.