Occupational Therapist
Role Overview
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.
Key Skills for This Role
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Why be an Occupational Therapist at Illinois Bone and Joint?
Highly Competitive Compensation Structure Strong base salary Therapist-friendly Quarterly Bonuses up to $11,500 annually Sign-on Bonus Profit Sharing
Strong base salary
Therapist-friendly Quarterly Bonuses up to $11,500 annually
Sign-on Bonus
Profit Sharing
$2000/year towards Continuing Education
Two to 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
Collaborative opportunities with physicians Surgical observations at IBJI ASCs Monthly Grand Rounds Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports, and communication
Surgical observations at IBJI ASCs
Monthly Grand Rounds
Shared EMR for access to operative notes, imaging reports, and communication
IBJI offers 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 with 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!
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
- Experience with custom orthotics/splinting
- CHT preferred but not required
- 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.
- Available to work 16 hours per week
- 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 25lbs 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.
Illinois Bone and Joint Institute, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to recruitment and placement, promotion, training, transfer, retention, rate of pay and all other terms and conditions of employment.
About Illinois Bone and Joint Institute
Independent physician-owned orthopedic group providing surgical, nonsurgical, rehabilitation, and wellness care to children and adults.
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