Occupational Therapist - Arlington Heights DayRehab Center

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits program

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Arlington Heights, IL, is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan treatment and guide patients toward independence in activities of daily living. You will support education for staff and participate in care conferences.

Requirements include a Master's in OT, Illinois license, CPR certification, and ongoing professional development; you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality rehab outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Illinois license to practice OT and CPR certification.
• Experience in rehabilitation and patient education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and plans treatment to restore or maximize independence in daily living skills.
• Directs patient participation and coordinates with the care team.
• Documents care activities and participates in conferences and education.

Skills

Master's degree in OT

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Illinois OT license

Job description

## Occupational Therapist - Arlington Heights DayRehab CenterApply: Arlington Heights, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR-1065545Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.## ## **Job Description Summary**The Occupational Therapist will select appropriate evaluation procedures and directs patient's participation in selected tasks to restore or maximize independence in daily living skills. Facilitates learning of skills and functions essential for adaptation and productivity. Participates in department's clinical education program. The Occupational Therapist will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Occupational Therapist will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.## ## **Job Description**The Occupational Therapist will:* Evaluates, assesses, and plans treatment including orienting patient and significant others to the purposes and processes of OT evaluation and treatment.* Evaluates patient impairments, disability and handicap appropriate to patient diagnosis, life roles, age development, functional status, and medical condition.* Facilitates patient participation in the therapy process and collaborates with others advocating for patients and family to achieve desirable outcomes.* Identifies areas in which abilities and impairments affect function in order to establish goals in conjunction with the patient, family, and other team members.* Implements patient treatment plans utilizing occupational therapy treatment approaches, which includes selecting activities to achieve desired outcomes, transferring and positioning patients, and modifying treatment when necessary.* Participates in patient care conferences to coordinate treatment, educating patient and family.* Documents patient care activities following department protocols utilizing RICIS and appropriate manual report forms.* May supervise affiliated OT students.* May teach in Department and Education and Training courses.* Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Required Experience:* Work requires the level of knowledge normally acquired by completing a Master's program in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.* Current Illinois License to practice as an Occupational Therapist.* Current CPR certification required.* Able to develop professional skills by completing development plans, participating in continuing education and in-service offerings, using written resources to keep current with advancements.* Understanding of the growth and development of infant, child, adolescent and geriatric patients.* Ability to interpret growth and development related information to assure patient needs are met.* Analytical ability to gather and interpret data from patient's charts and to recommend solutions for treatment related problems.* Interpersonal skills are needed to communicate with other health care professionals and establish therapeutic relationships with patients and families.* Ability to transfer and position patients.Reporting Relationships* Reports directly to the Therapy Manager, Ability Lab, Therapy Manager, Innovation Center, or Clinical ManagerWorking Conditions* Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature. Some exposure to infectious diseases when working with patients.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.**Pay and Benefits\\*:****Pay Range:**$82,800.00 - $120,000.00## **Benefits:**Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits*\\*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will be determined by equity and qualifications of the role.*