Occupational Therapist - Ortho

Prava Therapy; Bloomingdale (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Prava Therapy in Bloomingdale, IL is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist for primarily evaluative work with potential to grow into a full-time position. You will collaborate closely with our COTA and broader healthcare team to deliver meaningful OT services in a hybrid work setting.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, personalized care plans for ADLs, mobility, and functional skills, discharge planning, and patient/caregiver education, all while maintaining thorough

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist with current registration or certification
• Experience in outpatient ortho clinics
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to OT
• Ability to develop patient-centered care plans and discharge strategies
• Strong case management skills coordinating across providers
• Excellent communication with healthcare teams and patients

Responsibilities

• Assess patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs
• Develop and implement tailored ADL, mobility, and functional goals
• Collaborate with PT, PTA, and COTA
• Manage discharge planning and evaluate progress
• Provide case management in outpatient clinic
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques
• Document progress and care plans per healthcare standards

Skills

Outpatient orthopedics

OT licensure

Anatomy knowledge

Care plan development

Case management

Communication skills

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, it will be mainly evaluations with the potential to grow this into a full time position. You will work closely with our COTA.

Job Overview

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, it will be mainly evaluations with the potential to grow this into a full time position. You will work closely with our COTA.

Join us in delivering exceptional occupational therapy services that transform lives! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise makes a difference every day. This paid position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while making a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Duties

• Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical, cognitive, and emotional needs using physiology knowledge and medical terminology
• Develop and implement tailored care plans that address individual goals for activities of daily living (ADLs), mobility, sensory processing, and functional skills
• Collaborate with PT, PTA, and COTA on staff.
• Manage discharge planning by evaluating patient progress
• Provide case management services for patients in our outpatient clinic
• Educate patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques and equipment to support ongoing therapy goals
• Maintain detailed documentation of patient progress, treatment sessions, and care plans in compliance with healthcare standards

Requirements

• Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist with current registration or certification as required by local regulations
• Proven experience working in outpatient ortho clinics
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to occupational therapy practices; familiarity with medical terminology essential
• Skilled in developing care plans that incorporate patient-centered goals and discharge strategies
• Strong case management skills with the ability to coordinate services across multiple providers and settings
• Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with healthcare teams and educate patients/caregivers

Benefits

• Referral program

Work Location

• Hybrid

Compensation Range: $60 - $70