Extra Help - Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy (Inpatient)

University of Illinois, United States

Updated: about 16 hours ago
Location: Chicago, ILLINOIS

Extra Help - Occupational Therapist - Occupational Therapy (Inpatient)

This Position is temporary and limited to 900 hours.

Hiring Department: Occupational Therapy (Inpatient)

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1039226

# of Positions: 5

Workplace Type:  On-Site  

Posting Close Date: Friday, January 23, 2027

Salary: The range of pay is $52.70 to $53.25 per hour.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is not eligible  for benefits.

Position Summary

The Extra Help (EH) Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including: examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development and implementation of a plan of care that includes direct intervention, communication, collaboration and patient education and the evaluation of outcomes. The EH OT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.

EH OT are responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide and required for regulatory and organizational compliance.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide professional therapy services in accordance with the standards established by the professional association and other relevant regulatory requirements. Supervise Occupational Therapist students.
  • Complete administrative and regulatory tasks required as an employee of the UI Health and for practice as a licensed Occupational Therapist in the State of Illinois.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
  • (Alternative productivity expectations may be determined within this classification based on fluctuating needs of the department)
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

    • Minimum Qualifications

  • Licensure or Eligibility for licensure as a registered occupational therapist by the State of Illinois under the condition that they have been issued a letter of authorization from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) allowing them to practice under supervision
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    Preferred Qualifications

    Experience in acute care or behavioral health preferred

    The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters  to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

    The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

    Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.


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