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Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, located in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago and easily accessible from the city’s Brown “L” Line, is a 551-bed facility. We are seeking a part time Orthopaedic Technician.

This position provides support for patient care by assisting Orthopaedic Surgeons in a variety of activities to include preparation, application and removal of casts from patients. Facilitates patient care for outpatients primarily and inpatients as needed. Also performs non-patient care activities such as department stocking, ordering supplies, and equipment preparation and maintenance.Qualifications include:1-2 years experience as an Ortho TechnicianHigh school diploma or equivalent.CPR certified.Hours: 8:30am to 5pm on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

The purpose of this position is to help achieve the vision of Advocate Home Health Services by performing the duties of this position in a cost effective, results oriented and customer focused manner. This position is a critical component of the unit team and as such meeting individual performance expectations and contribution to team performance goals is required. Assess, plan, implement and evaluate physical therapy treatment programs established for the home care patient. Facilitates the progression of the patient in their home toward optimal levels of self care.Qualifications:Good communication and inter-personal skills.Good documentation skills.This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e., understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging: prior experience with various age groups is preferred.Has graduated from a Physical therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.1 year of physical therapy experience in a clinical setting.1 year previous experience in home health preferred. Licensed as Physical Therapist in the State of Illinois.

Physical Therapy Opportunities with Advocate Health Care

To provide Physical Therapy services to patients/clients with physical disabilities and limitations. These services include the use of modalities and specific exercise techniques to help a patient regain maximal function by relieving pain, promoting healing and assisting in adjustment to temporary or permanent disability.Qualifications: Good communication skills. Competent in application of a variety of modalities and therapeutic techniques. Bachelors degree in Physical TherapyRecognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated. Eligible for licensure to practice in Illinois

To provide advanced Occupational Therapy skills/experience to patients/clients with physical disabilities. These services include assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation related documentation and communication. Emphasis in teaching/mentoring and assumes major project or committee responsibilities.Qualifications:Strong interpersonal skills Strong communication and teaching skillsBachelors degree in OT from an accredited school of occupational therapy.Advanced training and / or certification in specific program area2-3 years of clinical experience wit a minimum of 2 in area of clinical expertiseLicensed or eligible in the state of Illinois

Speech Therapy Opportunities with Advocate Health Care

The purpose of this position is to help achieve the vision of Advocate Home Health Services by performing the duties of this position in a cost effective, results oriented and customer focused manner. This position is a critical component of the unit team and as such meeting individual performance expectations and contribution to team performance goals is required. Perform clinical evaluations, diagnosis, and therapy to develop and/or improve the patients communicative functions and abilities. Facilitates the progression of the patient in their home toward optimal levels of self care.Qualificatons:Must have good communication and inter-personal skills.Good documentation skillsMust understand the needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e. child groeth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for normal signs of agingMasters Degree in speech pathology from a curriculum accredited by the American Speech and Hearing Association. Prefer one year of experience in home health. Licensed as Speech Therapist in the State of Illinois. Clinical competence certificate issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association.

Occupational Therapists Full time, Part time, and Registry Positions are available. Advocate Bethany Hospital: Chicago, ILAdvocate Christ Medical Center and Hope Children’s Hospital: Oak Lawn, ILAdvocate Good Samaritan Hospital: Downers Grove, IL Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital: Barrington, ILAdvocate Home Health Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center: Chicago, ILAdvocate Lutheran General Hospital: Park Ridge, IL Advocate South Suburban Hospital: Hazel Crest, IL Advocate Trinity Hospital: Chicago, IL Dreyer Medical Clinic: Aurora, IL Qualifications: Good interpersonal and communication skillsCompetent in a variety of diagnostic and treatment techniquesRecognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treatedMasters degree in Occupational Therapy (or Bachelors degree for graduates prior to 2007) from an accredited school.Maintains continuing education requirements as mandated by professional standardsEligible for licensure to practice in IllinoisCPR Certification BCLSJob Description: Provides direct occupational therapy services to patients of all ages who are referred to the department. Selects appropriate evaluation procedures and develops individualized treatment programs to restore or maximize each patients functional skills.Accountabilities:1. Patient Assessment 2. Provision of Patient Care 3. Patient / Family / Community Education4. Discharge Planning5. Documentation6. Daily Operations

Advocate Health Care is seeking qualified Speech Therapists.

Good Communication skills.-General knowledge of diagnostic and treatment tools.-Masters degree in Speech Pathology from an accredited program.-Passes ASHA certification exam.-Coursework in Dysphagia.-Recognizes needs and behaviors of specific age groups of patients treated.-CFY eligible.-Eligible for Illinois state licensure.-CPR certified. Job Description : To provide Speech Language Pathology services to patients/clients with communication and swallowing disorders. These services include assessment, treatment, discharge planning, related documentation and communication with physicians, families, and other healthcare providers.Accountabilities:1. Performance of diagnostic evaluations in a thorough and timely manner in accordance with established departmental and professional standards and procedures resulting in clinically accurate diagnoses. 2. Formulation and provision of individualized treatment/discharge plans for patients based upon the results of diagnostic evaluations, prognosis, case histories as well as discussion with patient, family, physicians, case managers and other caregivers. 3. Communication of patient-related information to nursing and other healthcare providers to facilitate continuity of care and implementation of treatment recommendations. 4. Provision of information and guidance to patients and families regarding the nature and severity of communication or swallowing disorders, current treatment programs, prognosis for recovery, techniques designed to enhance carryover of desired behaviors and any safety or ethical issues related to patient’s deficits. 5. Understanding the impact managed care has on provision of speech-language pathology services. 6. Participation in professional development 7. Participation in ongoing process improvement, quality assurance and safety programs. 8. Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned. Advocate Christ Medical CenterAdvocate Lutheran General Advocate Good Samaritan Advocate South Suburban Advocate Trinity HospitalAdvocate Condell Medical CenterAdvocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

The Ultrasound Technologist will perform a wide variety of diagnostic medical sonography procedures on patient for the aid in diagnosis and treatment of patients illnesses and/or injuries.Qualifications: Possess high degree of technical knowledge to perform more specialized U/S studies with minimal amount of assistance from Radiologist. Able to make diagnostic judgments when scanning and present them to the Radiologist for their interpretation. RDMS Registry certified. ARDMS Registry eligible CPR CertificationLocations: Advocate Home Health- North and South Regions in IllinoisAdvocate Bethany Hospital- Chicago, ILAdvocate Condell Medical Center- Libertyville, IL Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital- Downers Grove, ILAdvocate Christ Medical Center- Oak Lawn, IL Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital- Barrington, IL Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center- Chicago, IL Advocate Lutheran General Hospital- Park Ridge, IL Advocate Trinity Hospital- Chicago, IL Dreyer Medical Clinic- Aurora, IL Advocate Health Care, based in Oak Brook, Illinois, is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in metropolitan Chicago and the state of Illinois, and is recognized as one of the top health care systems in the country. Advocate is the second largest private sector employer in metropolitan Chicago with more than 25,000 associates and has the largest trauma network in the state of Illinois.

Sleep Lab Technician opportunities with Advocate Health Care

A Polysomnographic Technologist works under the general supervision of the clinical director (M.D., or PhD) or designee to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of sleep disorders. This may involve polysomnography, diagnostic and therapeutic services or patient care and education.A Polysomnographic Technologist can perform the duties defined for a Polysomnographic Technician and may provide oversight of other staff.Accountabilities:1. Gather and Analyze Patient Information 2. Testing Preparation Procedures 3. Polysomnographic Procedures 4. Polysomnographic Record Scoring Qualification Include: Successful completion of an accreditededucational program leading to an associate degree with an emphasis in polysomnography.* Successful completion of a polysomnography program of no less than one year duration* Associated with a state licensed and/or a nationally accredited educational facility or equiv.* 1-2 years experience and documented proficiency at all competencies required of a Polysomnographic Technician.* Certification by the Board of Registered* Polysomnographic Technologists as a Registered Polysomnographic Technologist or equivalent.

Advocates occupational therapists help adult and children improve or restore skills disrupted by illness, injury, or aging. Our therapeutic techniques can also help people with developmental problems such as cerebral palsy or autism. Advocates trained and certified hand therapists work with clients who have hand and finger tendon injuries, fractures, burns and joint replacements. The goal is always to promote independence and enhance living.The candidate will be responsible for:Providing advanced Occupational Therapy skills/experience to patients/clients with physical disabilities. These services include assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation and communication. Emphasis in teaching/mentoring and assumes major project or committee responsibilities.Accountabilities:1. Responsible for all principal accountabilities of a Occupational Therapist I2. Participation in educational and mentoring activities with Occupational Therapy students, medical students, peers, hospital staff and/or the community.3. Participation in Rehab Services growth and operations.4. Assumes other related responsibilities as assigned.This qualified candidate must have:- Good communication skills.- Independence in providing advanced level of clinical skills and expertise. - Graduated from an accredited Occupational Therapy program- 2-3 years of clinical experience.- Experience with student supervision.- Advanced continuing education.- Experience in providing inservices to peers.- Illinois state licensureThis part-time position offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and much much more!!!Part-time 40 hour every two weeks.ON CALL/REGISTRY POSITION ARE AVAILABLE