Hand Therapy Occupational Therapist — Mentoring & Bonuses

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401k with match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Westmont is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist focused on upper-extremity rehabilitation and hand therapy. The role involves collaboration with onsite physicians, therapists, and staff to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care.

We offer strong mentorship, opportunities for leadership, and a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options, along with paid holidays and vacation.

Qualifications

• Previous Out-Patient Hand Therapy experience.
• Experience with custom orthotics/splinting.
• Ability to multitask and be a team player.
• Interest 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 physicians.
• Involvement 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.

Skills

Hand therapy experience

Team player

Multitasking

Collaboration with physicians

Willingness to learn

Education

Accredited college degree

Tools

Orthotics fabrication tools

Job description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute in Westmont is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist focused on upper-extremity rehabilitation and hand therapy. The role involves collaboration with onsite physicians, therapists, and staff to deliver comprehensive orthopedic care.

We offer strong mentorship, opportunities for leadership, and a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options, along with paid holidays and vacation.