Advocate Lutheran General located in the Northwest Suburb of Park Ridge is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist.
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