Occupational Therapist — Hand & Upper Extremity Therapy

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, enhancing independence in daily living. You will select evaluation procedures, tailor treatment plans, and educate patients and families while supporting the institute's vision and core values.

Applicants must hold a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, an Illinois OT license, and CPR/BLS certification. The role includes collaboration with care teams, supervising students, and participating in clinical

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited college or university.
• Current Illinois License to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current CPR or BLS certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Ability to engage in continuing education and in-service offerings.

Responsibilities

• 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 to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Identifies areas in which abilities and impairments affect function to establish goals with patient and family.
• Implements treatment plans with activities to achieve outcomes and transfers/positions patients as needed.
• Participates in patient care conferences to coordinate treatment and educate patient and family.
• Documents patient care activities per department protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical ability

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate and treat patients, enhancing independence in daily living. You will select evaluation procedures, tailor treatment plans, and educate patients and families while supporting the institute's vision and core values.

Applicants must hold a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, an Illinois OT license, and CPR/BLS certification. The role includes collaboration with care teams, supervising students, and participating in clinical