Occupational Therapy Specialist - Disability & Hum

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Occupational Therapy Specialist - Disability & Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Specialist - Disability & Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences Hiring Department: Disability & Human Development Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1034763 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: June 24, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $77,230.00 - 77,230.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Occupational Therapy Specialist, Assistive Technology for Community Living The Occupational Therapy Specialist provides direct services to individuals with disabilities (clients), working with family, caregivers, school professionals, employment supervisors, recreational program directors as necessary in the Assistive Technology Unit. Provides evaluation, implementation, and follow-up services to clients attempting to make transition from nursing home or state-operated developmental centers to community living. Assesses for appropriate assistive technology in areas that include activities of daily living, mobility, instrumental activities of daily living, access to augmentative communication. Consult with rehabilitation engineers and equipment specialists when device modification or custom design is required. Provides clinical supervision to DHD 590 - Field Experience students. Duties & Responsibilities: Assesses and evaluates client abilities and environmental factors in their home, school, worksite, and recreation setting for barriers to the client's independence goals. Investigates, analyzes, and determines the most appropriate combination of assistive technology devices and options which will enable the client to maximize their independence and safety. Assistive technology to include devices for bathing, dressing, self-care, mobility, specialized seating, accessibility modifications, cooking, cleaning, laundry, and money management. Maintains current product information regarding assistive technology and procedures. Conducts background research to identify appropriate third-party payers, and documents the recommended assistive technology being submitted for prior approval before acquisition or reimbursement after issuance. Communicates with third-party payers in response to inquiries. Following third-party payer prior approval, orders devices and performs specified modifications. Receives, sets up, and checks devices for proper functioning prior to issuance. At issuance of devices, performs all set up, adjustments, and testing with client. Performs in-the-field corrective work as necessary. Compiles and analyzes data on assistive technology provided to clients. Examines outcomes with respect to independence level, safety in the community, academic participation, and/or employment using accepted... For full info follow application link. 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