Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago

Eyas Landing; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 48.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Zusammenfassung

Eyas Landing in Chicago, IL is seeking a Part-Time Occupational Therapist to provide therapy to children and families in our clinic, schools, and homes. You will work with individuals with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs to foster sensory processing, motor coordination, and independence.

You'll collaborate with a team of therapists and social workers, document progress, and communicate with families to support continuity of care.

Qualifikationen

• Required credentials to practice occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred.
• Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, worksmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator.

Aufgaben

• Providing individualized occupational therapy.
• Implementing client-centered therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), and reflex integration.
• Collaborating daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.

Kenntnisse

OT credentials

Child experience

Special needs experience

Problem solving

Communication

Jobbeschreibung

Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT)

1409 W. Carroll Ave. Chicago, IL | 3:30-6:30pm Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5:30pm Friday; opportunity for 8am-2pm Saturdays

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate: $35-$40/hour
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.

About the Role

As a Part-Time Occupational Therapist (OT) at Eyas Landing, you will provide occupational therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes. You'll work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, fine motor development, and independence growth.

• Providing individualized occupational therapy.
• Implementing client-centered therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), and reflex integration.
• Collaborating daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.

Knowledge and Skills Required

• Required credentials to practice occupational therapy.
• Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred.
• Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, worksmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator.

Working Environment and Physical Demands

• Ability to lift at least 35 lbs, including but not limited to lifting children, therapy equipment etc.
• Ability to walk and/or run if needed to keep clients safe.
• Ability to implement behavior management techniques, based on training provided by the company.
• Ability to use hands and arms to prepare and perform required therapy tasks.
• Ability to utilize keyboard, desktop, and ipad to complete documentation required for funders.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Why Join Eyas Landing?

At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. This is an opportunity to provide evidenced-based and play-focused therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Eyas Landing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. As such, it is the policy of the Company that hiring, training, employment advancement, compensation, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment shall be determined without regard to race, ancestry, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and medical conditions relating to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, arrest record (or criminal history record ordered expunged, sealed, or impounded), or as otherwise prohibited by law.