Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC•Bourbonnais, IL

2d•$36 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is hiring a Part Time Occupational Therapist, CHT who is interested in working in an orthopedic / hand therapy based clinic. Looking for a flexible, dynamic, motivated therapist with previous Out-Patient experience in hand and upper extremity rehabilitation to join our team at the Bourbonnais Convent location! Illinois Bone & Joint Institute, LLC, is one of the largest independent physician-owned orthopedic practices in the United States, with 100 locations and 150 physicians throughout the Chicagoland area, expertise in every orthopedic specialty, and complete diagnostic and rehab services. Illinois Bone & Joint Institute offers relief, solutions, and comprehensive integrated care. IBJI's dedicated physicians and staff pair cutting edge technology with modern practice techniques to offer the most beneficial and effective means of recovery. This integration allows us to perform a full-range of collaborative and comprehensive services that directly impact our patients quality of life. IBJI wants to help our patients move better, so they can live better. The focus of this position is to provide orthopedic care to a variety of patients with varying upper extremity diagnosis. IBJI practices an integrated care model with close collaboration with our onsite physicians, therapists, athletic trainers, technicians, nursing and front desk staff to delivery exception orthopedic based care. The main objective of the position includes comprehensive occupational therapy evaluation and treatment of patients of all ages and diagnoses.

Requirements

Previous Out-Patient Hand Therapy experience
CHT required
Experience with custom orthotics/splinting
Ability to multitask and be a team player
Interest in working with all types of patients including athletes
Open and excited to learn new skills and grow as clinician
Be able to collaborate and build relationships with onsite and offsite physicians
Involvement in professional development and continuing education
Graduated from an accredited college or university.
Illinois licensed.
Ability to change body position frequently: sit, stand, stoop, bend, reach throughout their shift.
Excellent eye hand coordination and ability to manipulate objects/materials for orthotic fabrication and functional activities or exercises.
Ability to lift up to 20lbs bilaterally.
Ability to assist in transferring clients from wheelchair to mat table.

Responsibilities

Performs initial evaluations, establishes treatment plan with functional goals, implements individualized treatment program using task-oriented activities or exercises to restore physical function.
Fabricates custom or dispenses non-custom upper extremity orthotics to protect healing bone/muscle/soft tissue and/or facilitate range of motion
Completes written documentation (Initial Evaluation, Progress Summary, Discharge Summary) to physicians.
Responsible for upgrading treatment and goals and determining appropriate time of discharge.
Communicates regularly with physician and other team members to maximize outcome for the client.
Completes daily documentation
Assists with training and supervision of Rehabilitation Technicians.
Assists with maintaining and ordering Occupational Therapy supplies and equipment.
Has opportunity to supervise Level I and II Occupational Therapy students, or shadowing by individuals interested in the field of Occupational Therapy.
Participates in ongoing continuing education opportunities in and outside of IBJI.
Develops relationships with physicians in and outside of IBJI to promote our services and treatment philosophy through shadowing, attending patient appointments and interoffice communication.