at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Posting:Jun 5, 2024, 8:25:39 PMClosing Date:Jul 4, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.
Collective Bargaining Unit:SEIU Local 73Posting Salary:$48.99 to $59.06
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: BRONZEVILLE HEALTH CENTER
About the Position
A great opportunity for Certified Hand Therapists looking for an exciting new career opportunities with the Department of Rehabilitation Services at Cook County Health. The position will be primarily assigned to provide outpatient services in the new Bronzeville Health Center on 31st Street (slated to open in the fall of 2024). CHTs may be also assigned to other locations within the system. CCH hospitals and ambulatory health centers include a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, a Primary Stroke Center, and a variety of specialty clinics. As such, common conditions this position is exposed to include traumatic injuries, chronic/overuse conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, burn injuries, and neurological impairment affecting daily functional activities. System orientation is provided at our Central Campus located in the heart of the Chicago Medical District, providing for mentorship while working with the larger rehab team. Staff hired prior to the opening of the Bronzeville Health Center will remain at the Central Campus until the facility is open. We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident clinician; someone who is flexible, a quick-learner, is solution-focused, communicates clearly and who enjoys working as a team. Cook County Health offers a highly competitive benefits package plus opportunities for continuing education activities, departmental trainings, in-services, and journal clubs. Apply to join a great team of Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists and Speech Therapists who make up the rehab team at CCH.
About Cook County Health
One of the largest public health systems in the nation, Cook County Health (CCH) serves as the safety-net for health care in Chicago and suburban Cook County. CCH is comprised of two hospitals, a robust network of more than a dozen community health centers, the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center, the Cook County Department of Public Health, Correctional Health Services, and CountyCare, a Medicaid managed care health plan. Through the health system and the health plan, CCH cares for more than 500,000 individuals each year, and its physicians and clinicians are experts in their fields, committed to providing their patients with comprehensive, compassionate, and cutting-edge care. Today, CCH is transforming the provision of health care in Cook County by promoting community-based primary and preventive care, growing an innovative, collaborative health plan, enhancing the patient experience and the Rehabilitation Services department plays a vital part in this initiative.
JOB SUMMARY SEIU 73
The Certified Hand Therapist, CCH provides specialized care including both evaluations and treatments of the hands, wrist and upper extremity. The position works primarily with outpatient populations such as but not limited to post-operative orthopedic, trauma, burn or chronic system disorders which may impair the underlying function of the hand, wrist, elbow or shoulder. Participates with hand clinic and inpatient/outpatient care as required by patient diagnosis and/or coverage assistance.
Typical Duties
Evaluates and treats various patient populations with hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder dysfunction, primarily on in the outpatient setting however may have cross-coverage responsibilities.
Performs screening, specialized assessments and treatments on complex patients.
Gathers, interprets and summarized medical, evaluation and treatment information from a variety of sources into appropriate patient documentation according to departmental policies.
Makes developmental and/or age appropriate modifications in observation, evaluation and treatment methods/activities in order to evaluate/treat patients who may have difficult circumstances and multiple diagnosis.
Communications with the Orthopedic and Hand Surgeons within the Cook County Health & Hospitals (CCHHS) system.
Acts as a liaison to represent the department on special assignments within the CCHHS organization.
Performs custom orthosis fabrication for both in and outpatient populations as related to hand/wrist dysfunction.
Mentors junior staff to improve the overall understanding, knowledge and execution of evaluation, treatments and splinting of the hand, wrist and upper extremity.
Trains Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTA) and Occupational Therapy (OT) students as outlined by Occupational Therapy services and according to state licensure.
Takes responsibility for workflow and assignments in various clinical areas providing coverage when other staff members are... For full info follow application link.
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