Occupational Therapist PRN

• ADDITIONAL DUTIES Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
• Completes assigned daily duties.
• Accepts reassignment to other departments if necessary.
• Follows expected work practices.
• Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
• Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them quickly.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Help as needed with duties not specifically assigned.
• Works steadily and always keeps busy.
• Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, & Geriatric Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good mental health and emotional maturity Good personal grooming and hygiene Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge in occupational therapy.
• Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures Demonstrates knowledge and practices of Universal Precautions Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of Residents, including their religious beliefs.
• Always preserves the dignity and respect of all patients.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
• Possession of a genuine interest and concern for patient population that is served. (The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed.
• They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by Hillsboro Health.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides ongoing direction to the Occupational Therapy Assistants to meet the workload needs of the department through a proactive team approach.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE Graduate of an Occupational Therapy curriculum accredited jointly by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Occupational Therapy Association Ability to pass specific competencies for this position. Proficient oral and written communication 1 year outpatient or inpatient therapy setting experience preferred. Maintains required and approved CEU to maintain licensure.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Hold and maintain OT Illinois Licensure CPR certification

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking Required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
• Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, and pushing and feeling.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Works in well light, climate-controlled setting Services are also provided to patients in various home care settings. May be exposed to communicable diseases, hypodermic/IV needles, unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows how to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

PRN BENEFITS Paid time off, 401(k) Plan, and Community Benefit Hours