This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For moreinformation, please see:https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/11606946 By joining our team,you\'ll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You\'ll work ina truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championedthrough words and actions. You\'ll contribute to an innovative culturethat is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery andcompassion. You\'ll play a role in something that\'s never been donebefore as we integrate science and clinical care to help patientsachieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.

　　Job Description Summary

　　The Occupational Therapist will select appropriate evaluation proceduresand directs patient\'s participation in selected tasks to restore ormaximize independence in daily living skills. Facilitates learning ofskills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity.Participates in department\'s clinical education program.

　　The Occupational Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of theShirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values bystriving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showingrespect and compassion for patients and their families, fellowemployees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in theinterest of the institute.

　　The Occupational Therapist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab CoreAttributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)while fulfilling job duties.

　　Job Description

　　The Occupational Therapist:

　　Evaluates, assesses, and plans treatment including orienting patientand significant others to the purposes and processes of OTevaluation and treatment.Evaluates patient impairments, disability and handicap appropriateto patient diagnosis, life roles, age development, functionalstatus, and medical condition.Facilitates patient participation in the therapy process andcollaborates with others advocating for patients and family toachieve desirable outcomes.Identifies areas in which abilities and impairments affect functionin order to establish goals in conjunction with the patient, family,and other team members.Implements patient treatment plans utilizing occupational therapytreatment approaches, which includes selecting activities to achievedesired outcomes, transferring and positioning patients, andmodifying treatment when necessary.Participates in patient care conferences to coordinate treatment,educating patient and family.Documents patient care activities following department protocolsutilizing RICIS and appropriate manual report forms.May supervise affiliated OT students.May teach in Department and Education and Training courses.Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interestof the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting Relationships

　　Reports directly to the Therapy Manager, Ability Lab, TherapyManager, Innovation Center, or Clinical ManagerKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

　　Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired by completinga Master\'s program in Occupational Therapy from an accreditedcollege or university.Current Illinois License to practice as an Occupational Therapist.Current CPR certification required.Able to develop professional skills by completing development plans,participating in continuing education and in-service offerings,using written resources to keep current with advancements.Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child,adolescent and geriatric patients.Ability to interpret growth and development related information toassure patient needs are met.Analytical ability to gather and interpret data from patient\'scharts and to recommend solutions for treatment related problems.Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate with other healthcare professionals and establish therapeutic relationships withpatients and families.Ability to transfer and position patients.Working Conditions

　　Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust orextreme temperature.Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.May include exposure to community, home, work, school and off-siteclinic settings.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature andlevel of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of allresponsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

　　Equal Employment Opportunity

　　ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative actionemployer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration foremployment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteranstatus, age, or any othe