Occupational Therapist- IP Rehab
Company: Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 5, 2026
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Job Description:
GENERAL SUMMARY: The responsibilities of the Occupational
Therapist are: To evaluate, plan, interpret and implement specific
Occupational Therapy treatment programs for patients in order to
facilitate the patient's maximum recovery potential. To supervise
assigned students and support staff as applicable. To conduct self
in a manner which brings credit to the department, the
organization, and the profession of Occupational Therapy. To
contribute to the team effort and show respect and compassion for
patients, families and other staff. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND
DUTIES: Selects appropriate evaluation tools to assess patients'
abilities and areas of impairment related to functional
limitations. Develops goals and a treatment plan based upon a
comprehensive Occupational Therapy assessment and evaluation. Takes
into the account goals of the patient, family, and/or caregiver as
well as rehabilitation prognosis. Adjusts goals and treatment plan
as necessary to meet patients' changing needs. Provides effective,
skilled, evidence-based therapeutic interventions through
individual and/or group therapy to improve identified deficit areas
including psychosocial, cognitive, developmental, perceptual,
sensory, motor, and activities of daily living. Participates in
discharge planning, including making appropriate discharge
recommendations, and may include educating patient, family, and/or
caregiver, providing a home program, and recommending follow-up
care. Completes thorough documentation in a timely and appropriate
manner meeting departmental, hospital, and regulatory standards for
initial evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, daily
documentation, and other documents as needed. Documentation
supports charges billed, demonstrates skilled interventions, and
identifies necessity for Occupational Therapy services.
Demonstrates effective time management skills and meets department
standards (e.g. productivity, chart reviews, completion of
documentation). Demonstrates knowledge of own scope of service
including any new regulatory changes in professional practice;
monitors own compliance. Communicates effectively with team
members, other health care professionals, patients, families, and
caregivers to achieve optimum care for patients, to facilitate team
interaction and to positively represent the department and
hospital. Conducts self in a professional manner in all
interactions, behaviors, and communication with leadership.
Demonstrates accountability for own actions and job performance.
Accepts constructive feedback in a positive manner. Participates in
the departmental quality process; contributes ideas for operational
improvements. Supports change initiatives. MINIMUM EDUCATION:
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: Very
good communication skills both verbally and written. Goal oriented
with desire to grow professionally. REQUIRED LICENSES,
CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS: Licensed by the state of Illinois.
Additional Information NA
Keywords: Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Arlington Heights , Occupational Therapist- IP Rehab, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
