Occupational Therapist

CLOSE KNIT THERAPY LLC

Occupational Therapist

Chicago, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Flexible schedule

    Occupational Therapist OTR/L We are looking for an exceptional and patient-focused Occupational Therapist to work with children in a private clinic based setting. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable our clients to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have a holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the child. Experience with Autism and school age children is a plus!

    Responsibilities

    Address client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life quality

    Select and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventions

    Apply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)

    Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable components

    Assess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilities

    Recommend adaptive equipment and train in its use

    Guide and educate family members and caregivers

    Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goals

    Collect data and document processes followed

    Regularly follow-up client

    Work within an interdisciplinary team of speech pathologists, BCBAs and behavioral technicians

    Skills

    Proven working experience as occupational therapist

    Excellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy

    Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media

    Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. sensory profile etc)

    Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities

    Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the profession

    Professional behavior

    Excellent interpersonal communication skills

    Valid license to practice occupational therapy