Occupational Therapist

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Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with

developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down

barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of

life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for

families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing,

vocational development, supported employment, high school transition,

behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of

pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members

have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a

place where we support each other and the individuals who put their

trust in us.

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!

**Compensation:** \$68,000 \$80,000 annually, plus incentive pay.

**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 floo ; 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. The 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:**

- Fun, Collaborative Environment Loaded with Play-Based Therapies,

Sensory Gyms & Adaptive Equipment

- Localized Management

- Flexible Scheduling

- Paid Continuing Education & Supervision Hours

- Paid for All Hours Worked, Not Just Client Service Hours

- Competitive Pay & Benefits

- Generous Paid Time Off when Scheduled 30+ Hours/Week Including

Vacation, Personal Time, and Holidays

- Relocation Assistance Available to Qualified Candidates

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**Equal Opportunity Employer**