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Lifelong Accesss mission is to connect families and people with
developmental disabilities to their community through a lifetime of
meaningful supports. Lifelong Accessprovides a continuum of services and
supports for families, children and adults throughout their lifetime
including residential, vocational development, employment, high school
transition and therapeutic supports for children. Lifelong Access
envisions a community that encourages and accepts all people.
Lifelong Access is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT). In this
position your time will be fully dedicated to the pediatric program with
a caseload that may include children from birth to age 18, and the
opportunity to work in Early Intervention, clinic, or both. You will
have the opportunity to work as part of a trans-disciplinary team
including speech therapists, physical therapists and our pediatric ABA
professionals, along with supervising a COTA and field work students. We
offer flexible scheduling options and a great opportunity for career
development!
As the largest provider of pediatric therapy services in McLean County,
we are excited to continue growing our program with an exceptional team
of professionals. Work with a caring, compassionate, and friendly team
of professionals. Come see why we love what we do!
Pay: Salaried; pay based on experience\
Job Type: Full-time
Primary responsibilities include:
- Carry a caseload with children ages birth to 18.
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments, evaluating individuals in
the areas of fine motor/self-help skills, upper extremity function,
activities of daily living, upper body strength, visual/perceptual
skills, and sensory processing.
- Collaborating with a team of other Lifelong Accessprofessionals,
including Developmental Therapists, Physical Therapists,
Social/Emotional therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Board
Certified Behavioral Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technician.
- Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and interns as
assigned.
- Write and update treatment plans based on the results of assessments
that effectively target short- and long-term goals. Maintain
professional documentation including progress reports and session
notes.
- Employee may be asked to perform other duties as required by the
employers business needs.
Qualifications for this position include:
- Minimum of bachelors degree in occupational therapy from accredited
program, masters degree preferred
- Successfully passed the National Board of Certified Occupational
Therapists (NBCOT) OT examination
- Current Illinois OT license (or is license-eligible) required
- Illinois Early Intervention credential or eligible for credential
preferred
- Minimum of one year proven successful experience in the area of
pediatric occupational therapy and experience with families who have
children with developmental delays/disabilities is highly preferred
- Valid Illinois drivers license with safe driving record
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions
of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently
required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel,
crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with
children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be
difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb;
taste or smell. T e employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20
pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:
- Supportive, positive and friendly team work environment
- Professional development, training and advancement opportunities
- Opportunity to work with a trans-disciplinary team of pediatric
specialists including speech language therapists, physical
therapists, development therapists and pediatric ABA professionals
- Opportunities to provide services in Early Intervention or clinic,
or both
- Flexible schedule options
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Generous paid time off including vacation, personal time, and
holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer