Occupational Therapist

Description

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

Purpose:

OT will work with Class Members to help them develop, maintain, or restore physical and mental functioning through engagement in meaningful and productive occupations, including ADLs, IADLs, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, health management, and social participation.

Essential Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

• Evaluate a Class Member’s performance of ADLs, IADLs, and functional mobility
• Assess personal, environmental, medical, and social variables that influence a Class Member’s ability to do what they want and need to be able to do consistently, safely, and with adequate skills
• Assess a Class Member’s ability and capacity to transition, and make recommendations for supportive services and the most appropriate community setting
• Develop and implement a treatment plan based on needs and Class Member’s goals, to support successful community transition
• Attend meetings and consult with team regarding Class Member’s progress and share recommendations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals (i.e. Physicians, Therapists, Psychiatrists, Nurses) for comprehensive care to support community living
• Comply with assessment, treatment, and documentation guidelines from Envision Unlimited, DHS, and the IL OT Practice Act
• Perform other related duties or projects as assigned

OTHER EXPECTATIONS

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e.g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

Requirements

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy w/ license to practice in Illinois.
• Prefer someone with experience but will consider internships for new graduates.
• Must have valid drivers license
• Must be able to pass background check.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Company paid Life Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

Paid vacation, sick time and personal days

401K plan

In house training and CEU’s

Employee Assistance Network

Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)

Opportunity for career growth & development

Student Loan forgiveness participant program