Westside Children's Therapy

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Westside Children's Therapy  •  $55 - $65/hr  •  Willowbrook, IL (Onsite)  •  5 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location Willowbrook Clinic - Willowbrook, ILPosition Type Part-time - Open AvailabilityEducation Level Graduate DegreeSalary Range $55.00 - $65.00 Hourly

Job Shift Part Time: Open AvailabilityJob Category Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapist evaluates, assesses, and plans treatment including orienting clients and families to the purposes and processes of OT evaluation and treatment.The Occupational Therapist will complete screenings and evaluations, write appropriate treatment plans and formulate functional goals to help the client and their family achieve their development goals

Essential Functions

  • Prepare and implement treatment plans for pediatric clients, from birth to age 18
  • Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client’s fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self care skills, regulation, and more
  • Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary
  • Adjust communication patterns to the age and level of understanding of the client. This may sometimes include nonverbal means of communication
  • Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment
  • Prepare and complete detailed documentation and records of evaluations and treatments
  • Collaborate with team members from other disciplines to best support clients needs



Qualifications



Required Education, Experience and Credentials:

  • Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program
  • Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

  • OT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois
  • CPR Certification required within 90 days of hire

    • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
    • Passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population
    • Creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clients
    • Competence with a variety of computer applications

    Personal Attributes:

    • Interpersonal skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
    • Creative mindset for making therapy fun
    • Process oriented with strong attention to detail
    • Accountability
    • Problem Solving
    • Initiative

    Work Environment & Physical Demands

    • Ability to receive training in, and implement, de-escalation skills for clients
    • Ability to lift or carry 30 lbs unassisted
    • Ability to work in a variety of active positions, including on the floor during played-based therapy

    Travel Requirements

    • Some travel within assigned region for training, meetings and supporting client coverage needs.

    This is a part-time position. Part-time employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including Paid Time Off, Sick Time, Employee Assistance Program, and a 401(k) plan. Eligibility for insurance benefits is determined based on federal and plan requirements, as well as actual hours worked

    Westside Children's Therapy

    About Westside Children's Therapy

    Westside Children’s Therapy is a privately owned clinic that provides quality therapeutic intervention to children with developmental disabilities. We understand the challenges our families face and therefore strive to become “A Family to Lean On"​. Our efforts begin with providing quality, therapy with a long-term focus, never compromising for short-term results that do not extend through adulthood. This is the core philosophy of clinic owner Shari Cassidy, who has been providing evidenced-base care and ethical practices for over 30 years.

    We are a team of dedicated and highly trained professionals offering the best in Physical, Occupational, Speech Feeding, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and Counseling therapy. We work together to design unique programs to meet each child’s individual needs. Our multidisciplinary approach allows parents to schedule several therapy services to occur at one time, in one location, and with a continuity of care. We provide day and night appointment scheduling.

    Industry
    Healthcare & Social Services
    Company Size
    201-500 employees
    Headquarters
    Frankfort, IL
    Year Founded
    1996
    Website
    westsidechildrenstherapy.com
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