Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist / OT

Sign-On Bonus $2,500

• Carbondale, IL
• NeuroRestorative facility located on North Reed Station Road
• Full Time - Monday-Friday, 8a-5p
• Salary - $70,000 (negotiable) 
• Full Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Personal)
• Holiday Pay
• 401k with Company match
• Pay on Demand 

Looking for rewarding work in an organization dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of others? Bring your commitment to a team-based workplace that puts people first.

NeuroRestorative is currently seeking a full-time, Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide residential, rehabilitation, and community-based services for individuals in our Adult Programs. Our occupational therapists perform assessments, provide both individual and group therapy sessions, supervise occupational therapy assistants and interns, and work collaboratively with a team of highly trained physical therapists, speech language pathologists, behavior analysts, rehabilitation counselors, medical personnel, and residential staff.  Core competencies include proficient communication skills, effective collaboration and problem-solving skills, commitment to continuous professional improvement, and engaging in essential job functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Evaluate and assess program participants in residential, rehabilitation, and/or community environments
• Develop effective treatment plans while providing quality service in collaboration with the rehabilitation team on strategies and techniques to support program participants’ programming
• Provide re-evaluation, programmatic changes, and effectively manage a caseload
• Provide guidance and support to occupational therapy assistants
• Follows and implements documented rehab plans and/or protocols
• Documents participant progress toward meeting established objectives and outcomes
• Maintains daily documentation and report of services for program participants 

• Serve on rehabilitation treatment team, including meetings, attending conferences, departmental meetings for program development, and establishing a system of operations for team enhancement
• Follows daily scheduling patterns, communicates with staff, and adjusts schedules as needed for flexibility
• Collaborates with physicians, staff, professionals / paraprofessionals, consultants, families, and community resources to ensure effectiveness of occupational therapy services

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited OT program
• Licensed or license eligible through the IL Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Experience in neuro-rehabilitation preferred.

• Current driver‘s license, car registration, and auto insurance
• Effective communication skills
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach

• Commitment to the company’s mission and values

Physical Requirements:

Heavy Work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Why Join Us?

• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers. 
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities. 

We have meaningful work for you – come join our team – Apply Today!