Occupational Therapist — Restore Independence & Drive Innovation

sralab; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, located in Illinois, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and direct patient therapy to restore or maximize independence in daily living activities. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, document care, and may supervise OT students.

The role supports the institute's mission to advance human ability. Qualifications include a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, an active Illinois OT license, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois License to practice as an Occupational Therapist.
• Current CPR certification required.

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 advocating for patients and family to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Identifies areas in which abilities and impairments affect function in order to establish goals in conjunction with the patient, family, and other team members.
• Implements patient treatment plans utilizing occupational therapy treatment approaches, which includes selecting activities to achieve desired outcomes, transferring and positioning patients, and modifying treatment when necessary.
• Participates in patient care conferences to coordinate treatment, educating patient and family.
• Documents patient care activities following department protocols utilizing RICIS and appropriate manual report forms.
• May supervise affiliated OT students.
• May teach in Department and Education and Training courses.
• Performs all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Education

Master's degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, located in Illinois, is seeking an Occupational Therapist to evaluate, plan and direct patient therapy to restore or maximize independence in daily living activities. You will coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, educate patients and families, document care, and may supervise OT students.

The role supports the institute's mission to advance human ability. Qualifications include a Master’s in Occupational Therapy, an active Illinois OT license, and CPR certification.