Occupational Therapist

Position Summary :

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, assesses, and plans treatment including orienting clients and families to the purposes and processes of OT evaluation and treatment.

The Occupational Therapist will complete screenings and evaluations, write appropriate treatment plans and formulate functional goals to help the client and their family achieve their development goals.

Essential Functions :

Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients, from birth to age 18

Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop clients fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self care skills, regulation, and more

Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary

Adjust communication patterns to the age and level of understanding of the client. This may sometimes include nonverbal means of communication

Provide support and guidance to the clients family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment

Prepare and complete detailed documentation and records of evaluations and treatments

Collaborate with team members from other disciplines to best support clients needs

Maintain targeted caseload hours of 26 therapy per week

Required Education, Experience and Credentials :

Masters or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program

Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois

CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team

Passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population

Creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clients

Competence with a variety of computer applications

Personal Attributes :

Interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills

Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team

Creative mindset for making therapy fun

Process oriented with strong attention to detail

Accountability

Problem Solving

Initiative

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Ability to receive training in, and implement, de-escalation skills for clients

Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs unassisted

Ability to work in a variety of active positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

Travel Requirements

Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.