Licensed Occupational Therapist - OTR

Are you an enthusiastic Occupational Therapist eager to empower patients in their journey to independence and enhance their overall quality of life? If you believe in making a significant impact while elevating your career in a lively city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and arts scene this opportunity is calling your name.

We are in search of a full-time, licensed OTR/L who is ready to join an innovative, supportive therapy team that prioritizes teamwork, individual growth, and patient satisfaction. Whether you are an experienced professional or at the start of your career, this position offers a chance to engage in meaningful work within a community that thrives on creativity and collaboration.

• Craft Custom Therapy Plans: Assess patients needs to create tailored intervention strategies that help them accomplish their personal goals
• Implement Therapeutic Techniques: Apply proven therapeutic practices to boost patients motor skills, cognitive function, and daily activity performance
• Collaborate with Healthcare Teams: Work hand-in-hand with OTs, PTs, STs, doctors, and nursing staff to provide thorough, patient-centered care
• Educate Patients and Families: Teach patients and their caregivers about effective therapy methods to promote ongoing improvements at home
• Track Progress: Monitor clinical outcomes and make necessary adjustments to treatment plans to ensure patients remain on track

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Continuing education and post-graduate certifications encouraged and facilitated

• Current Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) license
• NBCOT (National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy) certification required

• A genuine commitment to helping others and a strong desire to enable individuals to achieve their highest degree of independence
• Effective, empathetic communication skills with patients and team members
• Adaptability to creatively solve problems and modify strategies to meet diverse needs
• Confidence to work autonomously and as part of a tightly-knit interdisciplinary group

• Encouraging, team-oriented atmosphere with significant growth opportunities
• Full-time employment with adaptable scheduling
• Clinical mentoring and resources for career progression
• Access to exceptional tools, facilities, and documentation systems
• Involvement in quality enhancement and innovative initiatives

In this role, your mission extends beyond addressing medical symptoms you will help individuals reconstruct their daily lives, rebuild self-esteem, and rediscover joy in ordinary moments. From assisting stroke survivors in their journey to regain fine motor skills to guiding orthopedic patients through post-operative rehabilitation, you will employ your expertise to provide personalized care that fosters resilience and independence.

Your time here will not revolve around checklists or shortcuts. Instead, you will treat each patient as a unique individual with their own story, making each therapy session a pivotal chapter in their recovery. Working alongside fellow therapists, doctors, nurses, and social workers, you'll co-create rehabilitation plans tailored to the unique circumstances and aspirations of each patient you encounter.

We have cultivated a truly unique culture within our rehabilitation team. Here, colleagues dont merely work alongside one another they inspire, uplift, and celebrate each others successes, both large and small. You will belong to a supportive environment where your voice carries weight, your professional development is championed, and you can see the fruits of your labor making a real difference daily.

And then theres the backdrop of this remarkable opportunity: Chicago . A beacon of culture and inspiration, this city mesmerizes with its iconic skyline, rich architectural history, and a vibrant arts scene. Enjoy leisurely strolls along the stunning lakeshore, vibrant festivals that fill the streets, and deep-dish pizza that will make your taste buds sing. Discover bustling neighborhoods filled with music, food, and adventure as Chicago embraces both the nostalgia of its deep-rooted heritage while paving innovative paths for the future.

The citys diverse community welcomes everyone from artists and musicians to entrepreneurs and tech innovators. Whether its immersing yourself in a local concert, savoring delicious ethnic cuisines, or wandering through art galleries, Chicago promises a life filled with excitement, exploration, and connection.

We seek individuals who view occupational therapy as a life mission rather than just a career. If you are motivated by the success of your patients, be it seeing them regain the use of a hand or achieving a new milestone, you are exactly who we need in this role.

Whether you are an experienced OTR/L or a burgeoning talent beginning your career, youll flourish here. Bring passion, perseverance, and an eagerness to learn, and you will find a fulfilling career and a lifestyle that celebrates balance and well-being.

This is your call to become part of a cause that transcends job titles. Here, your efforts will assist in shaping futures, rejuvenating health, and restoring hope. And youll engage in a vibrant community known for harmonizing hard work with moments of tranquility.

If you are prepared to grow, contribute, and create roots in an encouraging environment that prioritizes care we welcome you with open arms.