Occupational Therapist I

The Integrated Pediatric Therapies (IPT) department works as a team with children with disabilities and developmental delays and their families to grow independence and help the person reach their greatest potential. Our clinicians also work with adults already participating in JCFS programs such as residential supports and customized employment. Work will take place at the JCFS clinics (in West Rogers Park and Northbrook) and in-home, preschool sites, and other community settings. The minimum compensation for this position is $65,000 annually (final offer will be based on experience).

ABOUT THE JOB:

Clinical

• Performs the full range of clinical duties, including the gathering and analysis of data, formulation of treatment plans, and implementation of the intervention for routine and complex cases.
• Performs assessments of each client using information provided, standardized tools and/or analysis of clinical observation.
• Intervention also implies:
  
  
  
  • Consultation within a team setting.
  • Providing parent education, modeling, coaching as appropriate.
  
  
  
  
• Formulates understanding of clients' needs, including the family, providing appropriate services with supervisory consultation.
• Develops and implements skills in providing appropriate services with increasing responsibility for the appraisal of the effectiveness of own work.
• Completes documentation required for billing.
• Collaboration with billing specialist to obtain maximum billing rate.

Program Support

• Performs record keeping functions and other administrative duties as required by the Agency.
• Collaborates with other agency personnel, supervisor, appropriate specialists or consultants on specific case related problems.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Illinois Department of Professional Regulation State Licensure.
• Early Intervention Certification obtained or in progress.

Job Category: Union Eligible

What you'll love about us:

• Time off: Paid time off varies by position - includes vacation days, sick days, paid federal holidays, and paid Jewish holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k) with base contribution and match. Additional health and wellness benefits, financial benefits, professional training, tuition reimbursement, 6 weeks paid parental leave, and much more.
• Compensation: The minimum compensation for this position is $65,000 annually (final offer will be based on experience).

Please visit us at http://www.jcfs.org

JCFS Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. JCFS Chicago provides a reasonable accommodation to those who need assistance in completing this application. JCFS Chicago is committed to serving the needs of the diverse Chicago metropolitan area. Accredited by COA, Charter member of CWLA, licensed by DCFS.