About the role

  • Occupational Therapist working with multidisciplinary teams to create therapy plans at BY YOUR SIDE-Autism Therapy Services. Focused on sensory processing, executive functioning, and motor skills.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in an initial multidisciplinary evaluation process to help evaluate new clients.
  • Evaluate, create, and maintain a comprehensive therapy plan for each client.
  • Provide individual and group therapy to clients focusing on a variety of areas including but not limited to: fine and gross motor, sensory processing, feeding and social skills.
  • Interact with and educate caregivers on helpful therapy approaches and in-home strategies to facilitate generalization of skills.
  • Provide team-based, collaborative approach for therapy planning and implementation.
  • Maintain current Illinois license, NBCOT certification, and necessary continuing education requirements.
  • Adhere to the ethical standards of the profession- AOTA and ILOTA guidelines and ensure HIPAA Compliance.
  • Supervise support personnel COTAs/OTAs and interns when necessary.
  • Other Duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

  • Masters or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
  • State Licensed Occupational Therapist.
  • Must complete and maintain certification in CPI training (Will train on site).
  • CPR/First Aid Certified or will train on site.
  • Knowledge of discipline specific assessment tools and procedures
  • Ability to think critically, solve problems, and deliver therapy independently.
  • Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member.
  • Excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, execute on deadlines and produce high quality deliverables with attention to details.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Benefits

  • Full benefits package
  • 30 Days Paid Time Off Per Year
  • PAID individualized and hands-on the job training
  • Career Progression program, WE will invest in YOU!
  • Employee Recognition Program

Job title

Occupational Therapist, OT

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$80,000 - $85,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

Location requirements

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