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CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY
Cook County Health
| CERTIFIED HAND THERAPIST- OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Job Number: 00124781 Job Posting : Jan 4, 2021, 10:16:25 PM Closing Date : Jan 19, 2021, 5:59:00 AM Full-time A.M. P.M. Collective Bargaining Unit: NoneNone Posting Salary: COMPETITIVE SALARY Organization: Health and Hospital Systems
LOCATION: JOHN H. STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL
SHIFT: DAY JOB SUMMARY The Certified Hand Therapist 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, bum 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. This position is exempt from Career Service under the CCHHS Personnel Rules. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university (Must provide official transcripts at time of Interview) * Valid licensure in good standing as an Occupational Therapy in the State of Illinois ( Must provide proof at time of interview) * Valid National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) certification (Must provide proof at time of interview) * Valid Certified Hand Therapy (CHT) Certification (Must provide proof at time of interview) * Five (5) years of practice within the outpatient hand therapy realm * Basic proficiency using Microsoft Office * Must possess a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification (Must provide proof at time of interview if already obtained) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Bilingual English/Spanish VETERAN PREFERENCE
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When applying for employment with the Cook County Health & Hospitals System, preference is given to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for not less than 6 months of continuous service
To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must :
* Meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
* Identify self as a Veteran on the employment application by answering yes to the question by answering yes to the question, "Are you a Military Veteran?"
* Attach a copy of their DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (Notice of Separation at time of application filing. Please note: If you have multiple DD214s, 215s, or NGB 22S, Please submit the one with the latest date. Coast Guard must submit a certified copy of the military separation from either the Department of Transportation (Before 9/11) or the Department of Homeland Security (After 9/11). Discharge papers must list and Honorable Discharge Status. Discharge papers not listing an Honorable Discharge Status are not acceptable
OR
A copy of a valid State ID Card or Driver's License which identifies the holder of the ID as a Veteran, may also be attached to the application at time of filing.
If items are not attached, you will not be eligible for Veteran Preference
VETERANS MUST PROVIDE ORIGINAL APPLICABLE DISCHARGE PAPERS OR APPLICABLE STATE ID CARD OR DRIVER'S LICENSE AT TIME OF INTERVIEW.
BENEFITS PACKAGE
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
* Basic Term Life Insurance
* Pension Plan
* Deferred Compensation Program
* Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
* You may also qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
For further information on our excellent benefits package, please click on the following link: http://www.cookcountyrisk.com/
MUST MEET ALL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING.
*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States' territories and Canada must be credentialed by an approved U. S. credential evaluation service belonging to the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview.
*Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon the following conditions: satisfactory professional & employment references, healthcare and criminal background checks, appropriate licensure/certifications and the successful completion of a physical and pre-employment drug screen.
*CCHHS is strictly prohibited from conditioning, basing or knowingly prejudicing or affecting any term or aspect of County employment or hiring upon or because of any political reason or factor.
COOK COUNTY HEALTH & HOSPITALS SYSTEM IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
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