Occupational Therapist (Skokie, IL)

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

$78K — $110K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in occupational therapy
  • Experience in outpatient OT/hand therapy preferred
  • Doctorate degree preferred
  • Occupational Therapy License or pending license required
  • Familiarity with exercise and rehabilitation protocols

Responsibilities

  • Create and implement exercise and rehab protocols tailored to patient needs
  • Administer occupational therapy treatments and functional testing
  • Follow prescriptions to adjust and progress exercise activities
  • Instruct and assist patients in treatment and daily-living activities
  • Ensure rehab equipment is clean, functioning, and ready for use
  • Maintain accurate patient records and correspondence
  • Comply with legal and ethical professional standards

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package with performance bonus potential
  • 401(k) plan with matching
  • Continuing education funds available
  • Flexible scheduling to promote work-life balance
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Paid time off and professional development opportunities
Full Job Description
Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is looking for a talented Occupational Therapist to help expand our outpatient orthopedic PT and OT practice in conjunction with our thriving orthopedic surgery practice. We're looking for an expert occupational therapist with 3+ years of experience. Experience in outpatient OT/hand therapy is a plus! As part of our commitment to continuous improvement, we are excited to announce an opportunity for a talented Occupational Therapist with 3+ years of experience to help us grow our PT/OT practice in conjunction with our thriving orthopedic surgery practice. This role presents an exciting opportunity for an experienced Occupational therapist to help expand our department and provide patient services to those who truly need it. Job Type: Full-time (preferred), Part-time We're excited to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: - Create and implement exercise and rehab protocols that meet the patient's goals and needs - Follow doctors' orders by consultation or prescription to prescribe, adjust, and/or progress exercise activities - Administer occupational therapy treatments such as patient exercise using equipment and objective functional testing - Instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing treatment activities such as non-manual exercises, and daily-living activities - Utilize proven rehab techniques with day-to-day functions of patient care and retention ensure rehab equipment is clean, operable, and ready for use. - Comply with all procedures, rules, and regulations - maintain accurate patient charting requirements, reports, and correspondence. - Keep patient confidence and protect practice operations by keeping information confidential - Conduct yourself in an ethical, legal, and responsible manner always. - Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, attending educational workshops, and reviewing professional publications Schedule: - Monday to Friday schedule with two nights until 630pm per week - Flexible scheduling options to accommodate work-life balance Opportunities for Growth: As our physical therapy practice expands, there will be opportunities for growth within the department, including the potential to take on a leadership role and mentor new team members. Pay: $78,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year Requirements Education: - Doctorate (Preferred) Experience: - Occupational therapy: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: - Occupational Therapy License or pending license (Required) Benefits - Competitive salary package with potential for pay escalation via performance/productivity bonus - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Continuing education funds - Disability insurance - Flexible schedule - Health insurance - License reimbursement - Life insurance - Paid time off - Professional development opportunities

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