Hand Therapist/OT

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in Illinois is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide orthopedic upper-extremity care for patients of all ages within an integrated care model that includes physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, technicians, and nursing staff.

You will perform initial evaluations, develop goals, fabricate orthotics when needed, document progress, and collaborate with the team to maximize outcomes while pursuing continuing education and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Out-patient hand therapy experience.
• Experience with custom orthotics/splinting.
• Ability to multitask and work in a collaborative team.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally; able to collaborate with physicians.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial evaluations and establish treatment plans with functional goals.
• Fabricate or dispense upper-extremity orthotics as needed.
• Complete documentation (Initial Eval, Progress Summary, Discharge Summary) to physicians.
• Coordinate with physicians and team to maximize patient outcomes.
• Supervise rehab technicians and support staff as needed.
• Participate in continuing education and professional development.
• Develop relationships with IBJI physicians to promote services.
• Shadow or supervise OT students when available.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Orthotics/splinting

Multitask & team player

Willing to learn & grow

Collaboration with physicians

Professional development

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (IL)

Job description

The focus of this position is to provide orthopedic care to a variety of patients with varying upper extremity diagnosis. IBJI practices an integrated care model with close collaboration with our onsite physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, technicians, nursing and front desk staff to delivery exception orthopedic based care.

The main objective of the position includes comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages and diagnoses.

Why be an Occupational Therapist at Illinois Bone and Joint?

• Highly Competitive Compensation Structure
  • Strong base salary
  • Therapist-friendly Quarterly Bonuses up to $11,500 annually
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Profit Sharing
• $2000/year towards Continuing Education
• Two to three month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload
• Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads to gain further confidence with assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions
• Leadership Development Series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams
• Collaborative opportunities with physicians
• Surgical observations at IBJI ASCs
• Monthly Grand Rounds
• Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports, and communication
• IBJI offers a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage

Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from with your peers including:

• Sports Medicine
• Foot & Ankle Group
• Manual Therapy
• Vestibular/ Concussion Rehab
• Performing Arts

Innovated Collaborative Programs:

• OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements
• OrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional

If you are an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a difference in patients' lives while thriving in a supportive and progressive clinic setting, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. We are eager to grow our staff with therapists who share our commitment to excellence in rehabilitation and wellness!

Qualifications

• Previous Out-Patient Hand Therapy experience
• Experience with custom orthotics/splinting
• Ability to multitask and be a team playerInterest in working with all types of patients including athletes
• Open and excited to learn new skills and grow as clinician
• Be able to collaborate and build relationships with onsite and offsite physiciansInvolvement in professional development and continuing education

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluations, establishes treatment plan with functional goals, implements individualized treatment program using task-oriented activities or exercises to restore physical function.
• Fabricates custom or dispenses non-custom upper extremity orthotics to protect healing bone/muscle/soft tissue and/or facilitate range of motion
• Completes written documentation (Initial Evaluation, Progress Summary, Discharge Summary) to physicians.
• Responsible for upgrading treatment and goals and determining appropriate time of discharge.
• Communicates regularly with physician and other team members to maximize outcome for the client.
• Completes daily documentation an
• Assists with training and supervision of Rehabilitation Technicians.
• Assists with maintaining and ordering Occupational Therapy supplies and equipment.
• Has opportunity to supervise Level I and II Occupational Therapy students, or shadowing by individuals interested in the field of Occupational Therapy.
• Participates in ongoing continuing education opportunities in and outside of IBJI.
• Develops relationships with physicians in and outside of IBJI to promote our services and treatment philosophy through shadowing, attending patientappointments and interoffice communication.

Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Illinois licensed.
• Ability to change body position frequently: sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach throughout their shift.
• Excellent eye hand coordination and ability to manipulate objects/materials for orthotic fabrication and functional activities or exercises
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs
• Ability to assist in transferring clients from wheelchair to mat table.