Occupational Therapist - Neuro Acute Rehab

Job description

Department: 37501 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Acute Care Rehabilitation Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: OFFERING A $2500 SIGN-ON BONUS PAYABLE IN TWO INSTALLMENTS - 50% AFTER 90 DAYS - 50% AFTER ONE YEAR. Pay Range: $37.50 - $56.25 $2500 sign on for Hire! Neuro experience required!: Major Responsibilities: Interprets physician referrals and evaluates the patient's physical, perceptual, cognitive, social, and vocational abilities and their impact on the patient's activities of daily living. Establishes a plan of care and implements individual treatment based on evaluation results, functional goals and by utilizing appropriate techniques. Provides and/or fabricates assistive devices and/or splints to enhance patient's functional independence. Monitors and evaluates outcomes and appropriately adjusts individualized treatment plan based on patient's response and provides status updates to physicians and other teammates. Identifies factors affecting patient's physical and psychosocial comfort and attends to these needs. Plans for and completes patient discharge including providing written home programs, patie...