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Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$88,059 / year median in Illinois
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift Description:
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital . If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong! What you'll do: The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, plans and implements an effective Occupational Therapy program based upon assessment, clinical judgement and psychological sensitivity for inpatients and/or outpatients with diverse diagnoses. Provides patient education, consultation and discharge planning, supervises and delegates patient care to Certified Occupational Therapists Assistants, Rehab Technicians and Occupational Therapy students. Contributes to the growth of Occupational Therapy Services by assisting with the development of new programs and outcomes/research activities; acts as an operational and clinical resource for staff in areas of expertise.Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Day Shift Mon- Fri 8
- 4:30 pm; Weekends every 4-5 weeks, 1
- 2 holidays per year What you'll need for this job: Masters Degree; Occupational Therapy 1-3 years of job related experience preferred Basic Life Support (CPR) IL licensure as an
Occupational Therapist Perks & Benefits:
Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental) Competitive Shift Differentials Career Development Tuition Reimbursement Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program 403(b) with Employer Match On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)Referral Rewards Perks Program Compensation:
Pay Range:
$32.90- 57.
Benefits
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans
- Other Retirement and Savings
- Health Insurance