Occupational Therapist at Illinois Bone and Joint Institute LLC

Park Ridge, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Hand Therapy, Upper Extremity Rehabilitation, Custom Orthotics, Splinting, Patient Evaluation, Treatment Planning, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Patient Communication, Professional Development, Continuing Education, Multitasking, Relationship Building, Functional Goals, Task-Oriented Activities

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Illinois Bone & Joint Institute is hiring a Full or 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 Park Ridge location! IBJI Park Ridge is well known in the community for the services it provides. This clinic is energetic, fun, and includes both OT and PT. Park Ridge Rehab serves on-site physicians that specialize in sports medicine and joint preservation. This role requires continual collaboration and coordination with the physicians and their teams. Why be an Occupational Therapist at Illinois Bone and Joint? Competitive salary Therapist Performance Bonuses Up to $2,875 Quarterly Bonus Achievable without having to double book patients $1500/year towards Continuing Education Three-month mentoring period to ramp up to full caseload Critical Reasoning Development Seminar for new grads to gain further confidence with assessing and developing a plan of care for common orthopedic conditions Leadership Development Series geared towards those seeking management or leadership positions and how to tackle communication, coaching, and developing strong teams Educational and collaborative opportunities with physicians We offer a competitive compensation package that includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance, generous PTO accrual, as well as 401K, profit sharing, employee assistance program, and disability coverage Wide range of special interest groups to learn and develop from your peers including: Sports Medicine Foot & Ankle Group Manual Therapy Vestibular/ Concussion Rehab Performing Arts Innovated Collaborative Programs: OrthoSync: Comprehensive, coordinated surgical and rehabilitative care for Medicare patients undergoing joint replacements OrthoHealth: Metabolic approach to joint health and weight loss utilizing rehabilitation, health coaching, and nutritional If you are an Occupational Therapist who is passionate about making a difference in patients' lives while thriving in a supportive and progressive clinic setting, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. We are eager to grow our staff with therapists who share our commitment to excellence in rehabilitation and wellness! 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. Job Summary: 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. Qualifications 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 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 an 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. Requirements 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. Base salary offers for this position may vary based on factors such as location, skills and relevant experience. We offer the following benefits to those who are benefit eligible (30+ hours a week): medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, long and short term disability, 401k program with company match and profit sharing, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts, ID protection plan and accident, critical illness and hospital benefits. In addition, we offer paid holidays and paid time off. #IND123

Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will perform initial evaluations, establish treatment plans, and implement individualized treatment programs for patients with upper extremity diagnoses. They will also communicate regularly with physicians and other team members to maximize patient outcomes.