Occupational Therapist

4 days ago

Carol Stream, United States Westside Children's Therapy Full time
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.

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