Hand Therapist/OT

ILOTA; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Profit Sharing

Continuing Education stipend $2,000/yr

Mentoring period (2–3 months)

Leadership Development Series

Health, life, dental, and vision

401K and disability coverage

Job summary

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute (IBJI) is seeking an Occupational Therapist specializing in outpatient hand therapy to provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for patients with upper-extremity conditions. You will collaborate with onsite physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, technicians, and front desk staff to deliver exceptional orthopedic care.

The role offers mentoring for new grads, access to continuing education, and opportunities in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited college or university.
• Illinois licensed.
• Ability to multitask and be a team player.
• Excellent eye-hand coordination and dexterity for orthotic fabrication and activities.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and assist transfers.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial evaluations and establishes functional treatment goals.
• Fabricates or dispenses upper-extremity orthotics as needed.
• Completes written documentation (Initial Evaluation, Progress Summary, Discharge Summary).
• Collaborates with physicians and rehab team to maximize outcomes.
• Supervises Rehabilitation Technicians and supports student involvement.

Skills

Hand Therapy

Orthotics

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (IL)

Tools

EMR systems

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.