"Occupational Therapist - School of Public Health"

Position Summary

Performs evaluations, establishes goals and plans occupational therapy treatment programs for children/youth /adults referred to occupational therapy by the physician or community partners. Assists with clinical program development, evaluation and related performance improvement activities as assigned by Clinical Practice manager.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Delivers evidence based occupational therapy evaluation and treatment services typically offered in the clinic or community, including any follow-up services to insure appropriate outcomes. Assures services are delivered in a safe and effective manner. Plans for two to three clinical visits per day. (Ongoing).
• Completes all aspects of clinical documentation including billing and all other assigned documentation. Records evaluations, goals, treatment plan, client response and progressive change in the client's record according to established protocols and adheres to all departmental and regulatory policies. (Ongoing).
• Confers and collaborates with physicians, other health care practitioners, families and / or caregivers to obtain additional information; suggests revisions in treatment program and coordinates occupational therapy intervention with other care providers. (Ongoing).
• Orients, instructs and directs occupational therapy assistant and occupational therapy students in patient-related activities as assigned.
• Participates in program development and implementation activities as assigned.
• Participates in performance/quality improvement initiatives as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions
Normal office environment
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens
Alternative work schedules
Patient care setting
Direct patient care setting

Physical Effort
Typically standing or walking
Typically bending, crouching, stooping
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing)
Occasional lifting (25 lbs. or less)

Equipment
Office equipment
Clinical/diagnostic equipment

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree - Occupational Therapy

Certifications/Professional Licenses: Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.

More About This Job - Required Qualifications:

• Current licensure to practice as an occupational therapist in the State of Missouri and/or Illinois, depending on location.
• Basic Life Support Certification or obtains certification within one month of employment. (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.)
• Driver’s license and personal vehicle required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree

Work Experience: Clinical (2 Years)

Skills: Body Mechanics, Caseload Management, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Defining Problems, Evidence-Based Practices (EBP), Fact-Checking, Information Interpretation, Negotiation, Openness to Change, Organizing, Patient Discharge Planning, Prioritization, Professional Judgement, Relating to Clients, Safety Practices, Scientific Thinking, Team Problem Solving, Technical Instruction, Time Management

Grade

C13

Salary Range

$68,100.00 - $105,500.00 / Annually

Scheduled Hours

40