Occupational Therapist (OT) - Early Intervention

Powerback Rehabilitation to You; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 71,635 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

PTO

Mentorship

CEUs via Medbridge

Travel program

PowerZone rewards

Clinicians in Action

Job summary

Powerback Pediatrics in the Greater Chicago area is hiring an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist to provide services to birth to three children, conduct assessments, plan and implement programs, and document care under physician orders.

The role emphasizes family education, collaboration with caregivers, and delivering high-quality OT services in natural environments. Benefits include health plans, PTO, mentorship for new grads, and opportunities for CEUs and national travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an occupational therapy curriculum (ACOTE)
• Initial NBCOT registration is required
• Valid and unencumbered OT license as required by state
• EI Temporary or Full Credential applicable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership and customer relationship skills

Responsibilities

• Provides OT services to birth to three children.
• Performs evaluations and updates to the IFSP.
• Establishes treatment schedules and delivers services as per IFSP.
• Involves family and caregiver education.

Skills

Effective communication

Leadership

Customer relationship skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT registration

OT license in state

EI credential or eligibility

Job description

USD $3,000 Sign On Bonus Offered!

Powerback Pediatrics offers high-quality early intervention services for infants and toddlers in natural environments, serving the Greater Chicago area!

Why Powerback?

• Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
• Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
• Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
• Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge
• Travel Program: Our Journey Travel Program allows you to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role
• Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

Responsibilities

Our Early Intervention Occupational Therapists provide and direct occupational therapy services to children aged birth to three, including assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication. Functions under physician’s orders.

• Provides occupational therapy services to children aged birth to three.
• Performs evaluations and assessments and makes updates to the IFSP.
• Establishes treatment schedule and delivers services as mandated in the IFSP.
• Participates in family and caregiver education.

Qualifications

• They must have a Bachelor’s degree in an occupational therapy curriculum accredited by ACOTE standards.
• 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.
• Early Intervention Temporary or Full Credential.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective leadership and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
• Treats all clients with dignity, compassion, empathy and respect.
• Proven track record with high volume workloads.

Posted Salary Range

USD $52.00 - USD $56.00 /Hr.

Bonus

USD $3,000.00