OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY MANAGER - COOK COUNTY HEALTH

at Cook County Government in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Posting:Jul 30, 2024, 11:24:10 PMClosing Date:Aug 28, 2024, 4:59:00 AMFull-timeShift Start Time:8:00A.M.Shift End Time:4:00P.M.

Posting Salary:COMPETITIVE
Organization:Health and Hospital Systems

LOCATION: Cook County Health
SHIFT: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCH Personnel Rules.
About the Position
A great opportunity for occupational therapists looking to advance their careers. This position assists the System Director with the oversight of daily operations of the Occupational Therapy service line within the Department of Rehabilitation Services. The manager will increase access to outpatient services at all Rehab locations within the Cook County Health system, while overseeing delivery of inpatient care and providing direct patient care as needed. CCH hospitals and ambulatory health centers include a Level 1 Trauma Center, Burn Center, Primary Stroke Center, and other specialty clinics. This position is also responsible for supervising the front-line Occupational Therapy staff in both the inpatient and outpatient patient care areas across all locations. Common conditions include traumatic injuries, chronic/overuse conditions, post-operative rehabilitation, burn injuries, and neurological impairment affecting daily functional activities. We are looking for a vibrant individual who is a confident manager and 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
Under the general direction of the Director of Rehabilitation Services, is responsible for the clinical coordination of Occupational Therapy Services. Manages daily operations, coordinates patient care and staffing assignments among Occupational Therapy (OT) divisions and works in collaboration with the other Department Managers. Monitors and ensures service quality, efficiency and effectiveness
General Administrative Responsibilities
Collective Bargaining
Review applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements and consult with Labor Relations to generate management proposals
Participate in collective bargaining negotiations, caucus discussions and working meetings
Discipline
Document, recommend and effectuate discipline at all levels
Work closely with labor relations and/or labor counsel to effectuate and enforce applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Initiate, authorize and complete disciplinary action pursuant to CCH system rules, policies, procedures and provision of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Supervision
Direct and effectuate CCH management policies and practices
Access and proficiently navigate CCH records system to obtain and review information necessary to execute provisions of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Management
Contribute to the management of CCH staff and CCH' systemic development and success
Discuss and develop CCH system policy and procedure
Consistently use independent judgment to identify operational staffing issues and needs and perform the following functions as necessary; hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, direct or discipline employees pursuant to applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements
Work with Labor Relations to discern past practice when necessary

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university (Must provide official transcripts at time of interview)
Current licensure in good standing as an Occupational Therapy... For full info follow application link.

COOK COUNTY HEALTH AND HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER