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Amergis Occupational Therapist in Chicago, Illinois
The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible forperforming student evaluations, developing and providing therapy services, anddocumenting services in accordance with the plan of care developed for eachstudent.
K-8
Covering 3 school campuses
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides skilled occupational therapy services/interventionsin accordance with physician orders
Regularly reevaluates student for rehabilitation needs, andworks in collaboration with the physician and other members of the healthcareteam to modify the plan of care as appropriate
Collaborates with all disciplines to plan and evaluate teamgoals for each student
Assesses student’s needs, plans for, evaluates and modifiescare to meet goals of Occupational Therapy Interventions
Instructs student/family/caregivers on the student's totaloccupational therapy program
Advises, consults and instructs members of themulti-disciplinary team in specific occupational therapy modalities
Observes and reports student progress and/or changes instudent status to the physician and appropriate multi-disciplinary team members
Directs OT treatment and develops occupational therapy planof care
Refers individuals to other disciplines as deemedappropriate and as approved by the physician
Reports reaction to treatment and adverse signs and symptomsto the physician, building/district nurse and the parents/caregivers
Teaches new skills or retrains students in once-familiardaily activities that have become difficult or unfamiliar due to illness orinjury
Establishes equipment needs to facilitate independentfunctioning
Instructs student and family/caregiver in the use of varioustypes of adaptive equipment to improve function; ensures equipment is in goodworking order
Trains student and family/caregiver in use of prostheticand/or orthotic devices
Provides accurate and timely documentation according to theplan of care
Participates in IEP conferences or other meetings asrequired to ensure coordination of health services (if applicable)
Prepares and submits clinical progress-summary based on theprogress of goals
Supervises Occupational Therapy Assistants according tocompany policies/procedures and State regulations
Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
May fabricate splints and instruct individual and/orfamily/caregiver in the use, application and benefits
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the Stateof practice
One (1) year of prior professional Occupational Therapyexperience preferred
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.