IMH RGS Occ Therapist

UChicago Medicine

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Harvey, IllinoisPer Diem / PRNOccupational Therapy

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UChicago Medicine as a Occupational Therapist PRN – Harvey, Days in United States.

Requirements

/skills Minimum of BS in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.

IL License or eligibility.

Letter to sit for the National Exam.

Specific practice areas may require advanced certification or previous experience to address patient care needs.

Benefits & Compensation

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UChicago Medicine in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningADL assessmentIADL assessmentClinical documentationEvidence-based practiceBLS certificationInterdisciplinary communicationPatient advocacyComputer proficiency

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients to improve their performance in daily activities and instrumental activities of daily living. They must also document results, manage department resources, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-quality patient care.

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Position Insights

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at UChicago Medicine is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Harvey, Illinois.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational therapy, Patient evaluation, Treatment planning, ADL assessment, IADL assessment, Clinical documentation, Evidence-based practice, BLS certification. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist is responsible for evaluating and treating patients to improve their performance in daily activities and instrumental activities of daily living. They must also document results, manage department resources, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high-qu...

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