Occupational Therapist (OT)

Powerback; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 61,992 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education

Clinical Support Network

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

A leading rehabilitation service provider in Chicago is seeking an Occupational Therapist for a temporary role in an outpatient pediatric setting. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, developing recovery plans, and delivering tailored therapy services. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree and at least 2 years of experience in pediatric therapy. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a robust benefits package, aligning with our commitment to patient-centered care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an accredited occupational therapy curriculum.
• 2+ years of experience in an outpatient pediatric setting.
• Valid occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient needs and develop recovery plans.
• Deliver occupational therapy services focused on individual needs.
• Train patients and caregivers on necessary skills for independence.

Skills

Pediatric therapy experience

Assessment and recovery planning

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Overview

At Powerback, were on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help individuals from pediatrics through adulthood and geriatrics thrive in the areas that are most meaningful to them. In the outpatient pediatric setting, we are dedicated to providing services to the pediatric population and working alongside their families and multi-disciplinary teams to help them grow, develop, participate, and thrive.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans outpatient pediatric clinic setting, inpatient hospital acute care, skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, schools, and home-based care. Were proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when its needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

Why Powerback?

Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
Paid Time Off: Accrue paid time off under IL / Cook County law.
Clinical Support Network: Resources and opportunities to collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team.
Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

Powerback Rehab is seeking an occupational therapist for a pediatric outpatient setting, which is part of a major Chicagoland hospital healthcare system. This position is temporary, through May 2026. We are seeking someone who is available for the following schedule: Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm (40 billable hours/week). Powerback is proud to offer a comprehensive and unique benefits package for those candidates that are qualified, including 401k, paid time off, clinical support network, online CEUs, on-demand pay, and more! Select benefits are available to part time and PRN employees as well!

As an Occupational Therapist, you help patients get well. You are the person who can bring their power back. In doing this, you will assess patient needs, develop their recovery plans, and deliver occupational therapy services. You're a healer and a helper, which is why you got into this line of work. You're equally adept at addressing the whole patient and seeing them as an individual.

You know your goal is the design of a program that will restore, reinforce, and enhance their fine and gross motor skills, social emotional well-being, sensory processing, and self-help skills, and overall independence.

You're adaptable to the needs of the patient and can find joy in the variety of the work and the settings. You're a teammate and are looking for collaboration with your peers, but you're also happy to make referrals to help your patient get the care they need to thrive.

You know that being an Occupational Therapist means you're a teacher who can train patients and caregivers on the skills they need to promote independence, self help, and community participation.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you! Powerback Rehabilitation (Powerback) is a new way of delivering recovery, rehabilitation, respiratory, and wellness services to patients across the nation. We deliver an empowered approach to achieving your full potential by providing integrated and individualized solutions.

Our reimagined approach to rehabilitation connects directly to the patient experience, which is centered on transforming the road to recovery for everyone and helping patients get their power back. Its patient-centered care that provides a sustainable way of feeling better, moving better, breathing better, and living better.

Working in a company that values growth and understands what it means to be a caregiver is refreshing. Our CEO is a former staff therapist. We offer growth, paths forward, and we are committed to patient-centered care. We are growing, stable, and need people like you, who have a calling to help people thrive. Isn't it time for you to work with a team where 86% of them know and feel their work makes a difference? So much so, were certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work. Now is the time for you to join Powerback.

Powerback has streamlined our hiring process:
1. Applying takes 3 minutes, give or take.
2. You'll hear back from us within 1 business day.
3. If you meet the qualifications, a recruiter will call you for a 10-minute conversation within 2-3 business days, depending on your availability.
4. You will then be presented to the hiring manager
5. The hiring manager will reach out within a business day to schedule the interview.

This all happens within 1-5 business days from the phone screen.
1. After your interview, the hiring manager makes a quick decision. We aim to accomplish this within the week.

2. If the hiring manager wants to move forward, you will hear from us within a business day, because we are excited to get you started!

Qualifications

• They must have a Master’s degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards (or grandfathered in with Bachelor’s degree).
• They must have at least 2+ years of experience in outpatient pediatric setting (inpatient pediatrics and/or NICU experience is a bonus but not required).
• They must have initial registration from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• The Occupational Therapist must hold a valid and unencumbered occupational therapy license as required in the state of practice.

Posted Salary Range

USD $45.00 - USD $50.00 /Hr.