Occupational Therapist

CLOSE KNIT THERAPY LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Job summary

A specialized therapy clinic in Chicago is looking for a dedicated Occupational Therapist to work with children in a private clinic. You will provide effective, client-centered services to enable clients to perform everyday tasks. The ideal candidate should have experience with Autism and a valid license to practice occupational therapy. This role emphasizes collaboration within an interdisciplinary team to optimize client engagement and well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience with Autism and school age children is a plus.
• Proven working experience as an occupational therapist.
• Professional behavior and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations.
• Select and adapt appropriate occupational therapy treatment models.
• Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living.
• Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them.
• Assess client’s environments and advise on alterations.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Working experience as occupational therapist

Knowledge of occupational therapy principles

Hands-on experience with computer programs

Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools

Ability to manage diverse patient personalities

Current knowledge of treatment practices

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Professional behavior

Education

Valid license to practice occupational therapy

Job description

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Flexible schedule

Occupational Therapist OTR/L We are looking for an exceptional and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to work with children in a private clinic based setting. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable our clients to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the child. Experience with Autism and school age children is a plus!

Responsibilities

Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality

Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions

Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)

Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components

Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities

Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use

Guide and educate family members and caregivers

Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals

Collect data and document processes followed

Regularly follow-up client

Work within an interdisciplinary team of speech pathologists, BCBAs and behavioral technicians

Skills

Proven working experience as occupational therapist

Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy

Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media

Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. sensory profile etc)

Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession

Professional behavior

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Valid license to practice occupational therapy