Pediatric Occupational Therapist - PRN

Our mission at Lifelong Access is to connect individuals with developmental disabilities to their community by helping them break down barriers through a lifetime of meaningful supports. From birth to end of life, Lifelong Access provides a continuum of services and supports for families, children, teens, and adults including residential housing, vocational development, supported employment, high school transition, behavioral health counseling and services, and a wide variety of pediatric therapy supports. Guided by our Core Values, our team members have a strong drive and big hearts for improving the lives of others; a place where we support each other and the individuals who put their trust in us.

Lifelong Access is seeking a Part Time - PRN Occupational Therapist (OT). In this position your time will be fully dedicated to the pediatric program with a caseload that may include children from birth to age 18, and the opportunity to work in Early Intervention, clinic, or both. You will have the opportunity to work as part of a trans-disciplinary team including speech therapists, physical therapists and our pediatric ABA professionals, along with supervising a COTA and field work students. We offer flexible scheduling options and a great opportunity for career development!

As the largest provider of pediatric therapy services in McLean County, we are excited to continue growing our program with an exceptional team of professionals. Work with a caring, compassionate, and friendly team of professionals. Come see why we love what we do!

Compensation: $66/hour

Job Type: Part Time - PRN

Primary responsibilities include:

• Provide supervision to COTA staff and respective caseloads
• Collaborating with a team of other Lifelong Access professionals, including Developmental Therapists, Physical Therapists, Social/Emotional therapists, Speech and Language Pathologists, Board Certified Behavioral Analysts, and Registered Behavior Technician
• Provide supervision, assistance, and collaboration on therapeutic plans, goals, and progress reports; not to exclude supervision and approval of plans, goals, and reports
  
  

Qualifications for this position include:

• Minimum of master's degree in OT from accredited program
• Successful passage of the National Board of Certified Occupational Therapists (NBCOT) OT examination
• Current Illinois OT license (or is license-eligible) required
• Illinois Early Intervention credential or eligible for credential preferred
• Minimum of one year proven successful experience in the area of pediatric occupational therapy and experience with families who have children with developmental delays/disabilities is highly preferred
• Valid Illinois driver’s license with safe driving record
• Current proof of automobile insurance
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit on chairs, stools, and floor; stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; frequently required to manipulate fine motor toys with children; and converse with adults and children - some who might be difficult to understand. The employee is occasionally required to climb; taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Here are some of the benefits we will offer you:

• Fun, Collaborative Environment Loaded with Play-Based Therapies, Sensory Gyms & Adaptive Equipment
• Localized Management
• Flexible Scheduling
• Paid Continuing Education & Supervision Hours
• Paid for All Hours Worked, Not Just Client Service Hours
• Competitive Pay
• Read more in our Employment Brochure
  
  

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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