Occupational Therapist

Sevita•Carbondale, IL

41d•$70,000•Onsite

About The Position

NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges. In a variety of locations and community-based settings, we offer a range of programs, including vocational and therapy programs, day treatments, and specialized services for infants, children, adolescents, Military Service Members and Veterans. Occupational Therapist / OT Sign-On Bonus $2,500 Carbondale, IL NeuroRestorative facility located on North Reed Station Road Full Time - Monday-Friday, 8a-5p Salary - $70,000 (negotiable) Full Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal) Holiday Pay 401k with Company match Pay on Demand Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first. NeuroRestorative is currently seeking a full-time, Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide residential, rehabilitation, and community-based services for individuals in our Adult Programs. Our occupational therapists perform assessments, provide both individual and group therapy sessions, supervise occupational therapy assistants and interns, and work collaboratively with a team of highly trained physical therapists, speech language pathologists, behavior analysts, rehabilitation counselors, medical personnel, and residential staff. Core competencies include proficient communication skills, effective collaboration and problem-solving skills, commitment to continuous professional improvement, and engaging in essential job functions.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited OT program
Licensed or license eligible through the IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Current driver's license, car registration, and auto insurance
Effective communication skills
A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
Commitment to the company’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

Experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and assess program participants in residential, rehabilitation, and/or community environments
Develop effective treatment plans while providing quality service in collaboration with the rehabilitation team on strategies and techniques to support program participants’ programming
Provide re-evaluation, programmatic changes, and effectively manage a caseload
Provide guidance and support to occupational therapy assistants
Follows and implements documented rehab plans and/or protocols
Documents participant progress toward meeting established objectives and outcomes
Maintains daily documentation and report of services for program participants
Serve on rehabilitation treatment team, including meetings, attending conferences, departmental meetings for program development, and establishing a system of operations for team enhancement
Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility
Collaborates with physicians, staff, professionals / paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources to ensure effectiveness of occupational therapy services