Occupational Therapist – Fulltime
Elara Capital
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Des Plaines • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $81,000 - $111,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Conduct comprehensive OT evaluations to determine patient needs and rehab goals
- Develop individualized, high‑quality Plans of Care
- Complete OASIS assessments and provide ongoing re-evaluations
- Communicate patient changes to the care team and physician
- Promote patient safety using family and community resources
- Verify and follow physician orders each visit
- Write orders for additional visits or Plan of Care adjustments
- Document therapy interventions aligned with goals
- Provide hands‑on OT services using best practice standards
- Teach ADLs, fine motor and sensory integration strategies using adaptive equipment
- Assist with acquiring or fabricating custom splints when needed
- Provide home exercise program training to patients/caregivers
- Offer education and supportive counseling to patients and families
- Supervise COTAs, HHAs, and clinical team members as needed
- Work in a physically active and occasionally high‑stress environment
- Travel within the designated service area (up to 50%)
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Active, unrestricted OT license in Illinois
- Minimum 1 year of clinical experience
- Willingness to travel within the Des Plaines coverage area
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license & proof of auto insurance
- Ability to lift 50–100 lbs and perform physical patient care tasks
Benefits
- Competitive pay structure
- Tuition reimbursement (full-time) & free continuing education for all
- Career advancement and professional growth
- Comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and bereavement (including pet)
- Optional pet insurance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
OT evaluationsPlans of CareOASIS assessmentstherapy interventionsADLsfine motor strategiessensory integration strategiescustom splintshome exercise program trainingpatient education
Soft Skills
communicationpatient safetysupportive counselingsupervisionteam collaborationadaptabilityproblem-solvingreliabilityempathystress management
Certifications
OT licenseaccredited Occupational Therapy program