Occupational Therapist (OT) Easterseals - 3.6 Romeoville, IL Job Details Part-time | Full-time From $68,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee assistance program Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Life insurance Qualifications Driver's License Occupational Therapy License Full Job Description Do you have a passion for working with children? Easterseals Joliet Region, Inc. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our team. This position requires no evenings or weekends and part-time hours during the summer with full salary pay. We are committed to your success by offering flexible scheduling, mentoring, team meetings, and professional development opportunities. Our employees are eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Join our team to make a positive impact on the lives of children in our community (and enjoy your reduced summer hours, evenings and weekends off)!

Qualifications:

Degree from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy. Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Illinois Valid driver's license

Responsibilities:

Evaluate clients referred for occupational therapy services using established evaluation procedures and standardized assessments. Develop treatment goals, plans, and objectives based upon the initial evaluation and program requirements, and update plans per Agency policy. Develop and provide coaching for family members and/or clients to incorporate new skills and/or techniques into normal routines and activities at home. Instruct family members and students on the proper and safe use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology. Eligible for loan forgiveness under Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

Occupational Therapist Benefits Include:

PPO Blue Cross Blue Shield Health insurance at a low premium (with no out of pocket cost) Paid meal period Delta Dental Insurance BCBS Vision Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Career Advancement 16 paid holidays Vacation Time (two weeks in your first year) Personal Time (accrue a personal day each month = 12 per year) Free Life Insurance Free Long Term Disability Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

ABOUT US

Easterseals Joliet Region offers the following services for our community: early intervention, PT, OT, SLP Therapy, childcare, medical rehabilitation, and autism services for children and their families; job training and coaching, employment placement and transportation services for adults with disabilities, including veterans; adult day services and employment opportunities for older adults - in addition to a variety of additional services for people of all ages including mental health and recovery programs, assistive technology, camp and recreation, caregiving support including respite - and much more. Easterseals Joliet Region Inc., 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.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

New Grads start at $68,000.00 - Depends on Experience