Occupational Therapist

Company : Close Knit Therapy

Job Type : Part-Time

Chicago, Il 60643

Job Description - Occupational Therapist

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

Compensation: $40.00 per hour

Our mission at Close Knit Therapy is to provide high-quality behavioral and speech services for individuals and families. While using empirically based procedures, we provide an enjoyable, interactive, and stimulating environment to elevate our clients’ abilities. Our goal is to provide our clients and families with respect, open communication, and collaboration to deliver the best services possible.

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