OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

MILESTONE INC•Loves Park, IL

37d•$51 - $67•Onsite

About The Position

The therapist shall provide occupational therapy services to the individuals who reside within the Milestone system. Services will be provided at all facilities throughout the Milestone system, including group homes and work sites. The therapist will evaluate the occupational therapy needs of individuals and provide recommendations for treatment and programming to remediate issues that impact optimum functioning. Assessments will address factors such as positioning, adaptive equipment needs, upper extremity splinting, range of motion, therapeutic handling, sensory integration, developmental motor skills, and activities of daily living, in addition to perceptual, fine, and oral motor development. The therapist shall work co-operatively with therapy aides to develop appropriate programs to enhance functional skill performance. On going training with therapy aides, as well as monitoring of program implementation, will be essential to develop and direct occupational therapy services. Evaluation The therapist shall utilize pertinent assessment tools to evaluate the status of individuals. The therapist shall set goals and formulate an intervention plan pertinent to each individual’s status and needs. The therapist shall reassess progress of individuals on a regular basis intermittently, as determined by the interdisciplinary team. II.. Programming The therapist shall provide direct treatment as indicated by the needs of individuals evaluated. The therapist shall provide training to staff to facilitate functional skills individuals served. The therapist shall complete documentation to record services provided, in agreement with Milestone, state and federal regulations. The therapist shall promote proper positioning for performance of functional abilities by Milestone individuals through participation in regularly wheelchair clinics. Consultation The therapist shall provide in-service training to supervisory, administrative, and direct care staff regarding occupational therapy techniques and concepts. The therapist shall promote an atmosphere conducive to constructive interchange and problem solving. therapist shall serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing recommendations to the team as necessary to maximize functioning of individuals served.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited program in occupational therapy
Illinois licensure
Ability to work with diverse populations
Good communication skills
Professional appearance
Ability to function as an occupational therapist without direct or indirect supervision

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in the treatment of individuals with developmental disabilities

Responsibilities

Evaluate the occupational therapy needs of individuals.
Provide recommendations for treatment and programming.
Conduct assessments addressing various factors (positioning, equipment, motor skills, etc.).
Work cooperatively with therapy aides to develop programs.
Provide ongoing training and monitoring of program implementation.
Utilize assessment tools to evaluate the status of individuals.
Set goals and formulate intervention plans.
Reassess progress of individuals regularly.
Provide direct treatment as indicated.
Train staff to facilitate functional skills.
Complete documentation in agreement with regulations.
Promote proper positioning through participation in wheelchair clinics.
Provide in-service training to staff regarding occupational therapy techniques.
Promote constructive interchange and problem-solving.
Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team.