Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Step Forward Therapy is on a mission to improve the overall quality of life for the children and families we serve. Our collaborative, interdisciplinary team of therapists use evidence-based, traditional, and innovative therapy methods that address the individual needs of each child.  We work closely with families to provide support and education to foster growth and improve a child’s ability to engage in a meaningful and purposeful manner at school, at home, and in the community. 

We have an immediate opening for a full-time, pediatric occupational therapist who is enthusiastic, caring, compassionate, resourceful, and motivated.  Our privately owned clinic is open Monday – Friday with no weekend hours! We would love for you to join us to make a difference in the lives of the children we serve by providing them with the skills that will allow them to learn, grow, and live a fulfilling life.  If you enjoy working with children, and you would like to join our team, please apply on our website. 

Responsibilities

• • Completion of documentation for all pre-authorizations, initial evaluations, re-evaluations, assessments, insurance reports, medical reviews, appeal processes and progress reports
  • Complete new patient intakes and parental interviews for therapy  
  • Conduct evaluations to identify client’s needs
  • Utilize goals and objectives to develop and implement treatment plans; adjust plans as needed
  • Provide 1:1 therapeutic intervention and group instruction based on client needs
  • Educate family/caregivers on disorders, treatments, interventions, and at-home practices
  • Collaborate with other clinicians and the child’s physician and/or school when needed
  • Participate in weekly individual and multidisciplinary case-based group mentoring
  • Maintain OT equipment, and conduct staff training and safety checks for equipment use

Qualifications

• • OTR/L (required) or OTD
  • Current license from the State of Illinois in Occupational Therapy (required)
  • Sensory processing disorders experience, preferred
  • Strong knowledge of child development (specifically birth to 18 years), preferred
  • Experience with and passion for working with children, preferred
  • Personable, playful, positive, and patient with the ability to effectively build rapport with children and families 
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced role 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
  • Ability to work independently as well as on a team 
  • Must be willing to be fingerprinted and pass a background check 
  • Must be dog-friendly – we have therapy dogs in the office

Benefits

• • Monday to Friday Schedule – No Weekend Hours
  • Bonus pay
  • Health and Dental insurance
  • Generous Paid time off
  • Professional Development Assistance
  • Illinois Secure Choice Retirement Savings Plan 
  • 2 Therapy Dogs On-site

Physical Requirements

• • Periods of extensive standing (up to 2 hours at times), walking, and running
  • Navigating uneven surfaces
  • Requires lifting (25 – 30 lbs), positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
  • Frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Ability to Commute/Relocate

• • Rolling Meadows, IL 60008: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Pay Rate

• • $60,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year