Occupational Therapist - Ortho

Prava-Therapy; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral program

Job summary

Prava-Therapy in the Chicago area is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to provide one-on-one outpatient therapy with an orthopedic focus. You can work in our outpatient clinic, visit patients in their homes, or mix both, offering autonomy to tailor a caseload.

This role emphasizes independent practice with support from a clinical and administrative team, flexible scheduling, and minimal admin burden, plus modern AI-enabled EMR and scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently while providing exceptional patient care.
• Orthopedic outpatient experience preferred; new graduates encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized outpatient physical or occupational therapy services with a focus in orthopedics.
• Evaluate patients and develop evidence-based treatment plans.
• Deliver one-on-one treatment sessions focused on functional outcomes.
• Complete documentation using an intuitive, AI forward electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals as needed.
• Manage your own schedule and geographic territory.

Skills

Independence

Communication

Time management

Driver's license

Education

Licensed Occupational Therapist (IL)

Job description

Flexible Schedule | Competitive Pay | One-on-One Patient Care

We're hiring a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide one-on-one outpatient therapy services. You'll have the flexibility to provide care in our outpatient clinic, through mobile outpatient visits, or a combination of both. This is an excellent opportunity for a therapist who enjoys autonomy while helping establish and build a specialized OT program.

What You'll Do

• Provide individualized outpatient physical or occupational therapy services with a focus in orthopedics

• Evaluate patients and develop evidence-based treatment plans

• Deliver one-on-one treatment sessions focused on functional outcomes

• Complete documentation using an intuitive, AI forward electronic medical record (EMR)

• Coordinate care with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals as needed

• Manage your own schedule and geographic territory

Why You'll Love This Position

• Flexible scheduling that fits your lifestyle

• One patient at a time-no overlapping appointments

• Competitive per-visit compensation

• Minimal administrative burden with dedicated billing and insurance support

• Modern EMR with integrated scheduling and documentation

• Independent practice with the support of an experienced clinical and administrative team

Qualifications

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state of practice

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

• Strong communication and time management skills

• Ability to work independently while providing exceptional patient care

• Orthopedic outpatient experience preferred, but new graduates are encouraged to apply

Ideal Candidates

This role is a great fit for therapists who:

• Want more autonomy over their schedule

• Prefer one-on-one patient care

• Enjoy working independently

• Are tired of high-volume outpatient clinics

• Want to build lasting relationships with their patients

Job Type

• Part-time to start but looking for someone who wants to grow a caseload to FT potential

Benefits

• Referral program

Work Location

• Hybrid