Overview:
This position offers a $3000 Sign On Bonus!
Powerback Pediatrics offers high-quality early intervention services for infants and toddlers in natural environments, serving the Greater Chicago area!
Why Powerback?
- Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.
- Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.
- Support for New Grads: Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.
- Continuing Education: Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.
- Travel Program: Our Journey Travel Program allows you to work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.
- Perks at Powerback: Enjoy exclusive discounts on a variety of services. Earn rewards through our PowerZone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.
Responsibilities:
Our Early Intervention Occupational Therapy Assistants implement occupational therapy programs and provides occupational therapy treatments to parents ages birth to three years old, to facilitate increased independence and functioning, under the supervision of an Occupational Therapist.
- Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences, and other required meetings as a representative of occupational therapy, under the direction of the Occupational Therapist.
- Establishes treatment schedule and provides frequency of services as determined by the IFSP plan. Communicates and documents changes to the IFSP as needed under the direction of the supervising Occupational Therapist.
- Works with other members of the rehabilitation team to develop programs and activities consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient and participates in coordination of care meetings to ensure holistic patient care.
- Monitors the child’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with the IFSP plan.
- Acts as an assistant to the Occupational Therapist when the Occupational Therapist is performing tests, evaluations, and complex procedures.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy Assistant Program according to AOTA & ACOTE standards.
- Initial certification obtained from the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
- Licensed and/or eligible for licensure as required in the state of practice.
- Early Intervention Credential (OTA EI) from the state of Illinois.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Projects a positive and professional image.
Posted Salary Range: USD $40.00 - USD $43.00 /Hr.
