Occupational Therapist (Aurora, IL)

About the role

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is looking for a talented Occupational Therapist to help expand our outpatient orthopedic PT and OT practice in conjunction with our thriving orthopedic surgery practice. We're looking for an expert occupational therapist with 3+ years of experience. Experience in outpatient OT/hand therapy is a plus!

Key Responsibilities

• Create and implement exercise and rehab protocols that meet the patient's goals and needs
• Follow doctors' orders by consultation or prescription to prescribe, adjust, and/or progress exercise activities
• Administer occupational therapy treatments such as patient exercise using equipment and objective functional testing
• Instruct, encourage, and assist patients in performing treatment activities such as non-manual exercises, and daily-living activities
• Utilize proven rehab techniques with day-to-day functions of patient care and retention ensure rehab equipment is clean, operable, and ready for use
• Comply with all procedures, rules, and regulations maintain accurate patient charting requirements, reports, and correspondence
• Keep patient confidence and protect practice operations by keeping information confidential
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation, attending educational workshops, and reviewing professional publications

Schedule

Monday to Friday schedule with two nights until 6:30pm per weekFlexible scheduling options to accommodate work-life balance

Opportunities for Growth

As our physical therapy practice expands, there will be opportunities for growth within the department, including the potential to take on a leadership role and mentor new team members.

Pay

$78,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Requirements

• Education: Doctorate (Preferred)
• Experience: Occupational therapy: 1 year (Preferred)
• Licenses/Certifications: Occupational Therapy License or pending license (Required)

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with potential for pay escalation via performance/productivity bonus
• 401(k)401(k) matching
• Continuing education funds
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities