Lead Occupational Therapist

Our promise to you:

Joining UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. UChicago Medicine AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance

• Paid Time Off from Day One

• 403-B Retirement Plan

• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave

• Career Development

• Whole Person Well-being Resources

• Mental Health Resources and Support

• Pet Benefits

Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

5101 WILLOW SPRINGS RD

City:

LA GRANGE

State:

Illinois

Postal Code:

60525

Job Description:

• ​Performs all duties of an Occupational Therapist as per Occupational Therapist job description.

• Promotes a collaborative and supportive environment by serving as a mentor and positive role model for clinical staff and students, fostering professional growth, teamwork, and clinical excellence through evidence-based practice and engaging in autonomous and collaborative participation in research, journal club/reviews, and clinical practice education within a peer group.

• Contributes to and participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.

• Troubleshoots and addresses questions from staff and others, resolving issues timely.

• Offers suggestions to improve services and viable solutions to resolve problems.

• Ensures compliance with CMS Conditions of Participation.

• Mentors staff, encourages staff development and educational opportunities.

• Participates in marketing to physicians/physician practices to build referral relationships.

• Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures/speaking, and/or other extension of clinical expertise to the community.

• Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department, through effective time management and clinical efficiency and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.

• Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats with patients, staff, physicians, nurses, and administrators.

• Ability to plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the work of others Education:

• Master's [Preferred] Field of Study:

• in Occupational Therapy Work Experience:

• 1+ clinical experience [Required] Additional Information:

• Peninsula Rehab neuro-INFRAH [Preferred].

• Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification. Licenses and Certifications:

• Occupational Therapist (OT) [Required]

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/2vvwrzem

Pay Range:

$37.55 - $69.84

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.