Hand Therapy OT - Outpatient Growth & Bonuses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO (Paid time off)

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Employee assistance program

Disability coverage

Paid holidays

Job summary

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) is hiring a Full-Time Occupational Therapist, CHT at the Downers Grove location to provide orthopedic care with a focus on upper extremity rehabilitation. The role requires prior outpatient hand therapy experience and collaborative work with physicians, therapists, and staff.

We offer a strong base salary, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, 401K with profit sharing, and

Qualifications

• Out-patient hand therapy experience required.
• Experience with custom orthotics/splinting.
• Ability to multitask and be a team player.
• Interest in treating athletes.
• Willing to learn new skills and grow as clinician.
• Collaborate with onsite and offsite physicians.
• Participation in continuing education opportunities.

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 and.
• 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 patient appointments and interoffice communication.

Skills

Hand therapy

Orthotics

Teamwork

Athlete care

Willingness to learn

Physician collaboration

Professional development

Job description

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI) is hiring a Full-Time Occupational Therapist, CHT at the Downers Grove location to provide orthopedic care with a focus on upper extremity rehabilitation. The role requires prior outpatient hand therapy experience and collaborative work with physicians, therapists, and staff.

We offer a strong base salary, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO, 401K with profit sharing, and