Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist

Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Day Shift | Monday–Friday
Experience: Previous rehabilitation experience preferred, but not required
Industry: Healthcare / Rehabilitation

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a dynamic rehabilitation team. The Occupational Therapist will work closely with an interdisciplinary team, including nurses, physicians, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other healthcare professionals, to provide high-quality, patient-centered care.

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work effectively with a diverse patient population and provide individualized therapy focused on improving independence, function, safety, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

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  Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patients in short- and long-term residential programs.

  
  


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  Develop and implement individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.

  
  


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  Provide therapy interventions designed to:

  
  
  
  
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    Promote healing and recovery.

    
    
  
  
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    Restore or maintain function.

    
    
  
  
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    Compensate or adapt to physical and functional impairments.

    
    
  
  
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    Prevent complications related to injury or impairment.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Identify patient needs and make appropriate referrals to other disciplines and/or durable medical equipment resources.

  
  


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  Educate and train patients and caregivers in skills and functions necessary to promote independence and productivity.

  
  


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  Assess patients' home environments to support safe community reintegration.

  
  


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  Provide hands-on, one-on-one occupational therapy treatment.

  
  


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  Assist patients with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), transfers, lifting, and other functional activities while maintaining safety.

  
  


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  Participate in community reintegration outings and patient home evaluations as needed.

  
  


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  Maintain accurate and timely patient records and documentation through electronic medical records (EMR).

  
  


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  Prepare reports and complete telephone consultations as required.

  
  


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  Communicate continually with Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) and other rehabilitation team members to ensure effective individualized treatment outcomes.

  
  


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  Supervise COTAs in accordance with applicable state regulations and practice guidelines.

  
  


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  Participate in interdisciplinary collaboration, goal setting, and professional education activities.

  
  


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  Maintain patient confidentiality and follow applicable healthcare policies and regulations.

  
  

Required Qualifications

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  Must be eligible to work for a U.S. employer.

  
  


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  Current Occupational Therapist license in the State of Illinois or eligibility for Illinois licensure in accordance with state practice requirements.

  
  


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  Graduate of an Occupational Therapy program accredited according to AOTA/ACOTE standards.

  
  


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  Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain certification within 45 days of hire.

  
  


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  Strong verbal and written English communication skills.

  
  


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  Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

  
  


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  Ability to work effectively with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

  
  


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  Strong commitment to patient safety and quality care.

  
  


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  Ability to work in a fast-paced healthcare/rehabilitation environment.

  
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  Previous experience in a rehabilitation setting preferred.

  
  


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  Experience working with short- and long-term residential patients.

  
  


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  Experience with ADLs, functional mobility, patient/caregiver education, home assessments, and community reintegration.

  
  


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  Experience working with interdisciplinary rehabilitation teams.

  
  

Key Skills

Occupational Therapy | OT | Rehabilitation | Patient Assessment | Treatment Planning | ADLs | Activities of Daily Living | Patient Education | Caregiver Training | Home Assessments | Community Reintegration | EMR | Patient Safety | Rehabilitation Therapy | Interdisciplinary Collaboration | COTA Supervision