Description

Occupational Therapist
Location: Crystal Lake, IL
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 8 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (Pediatric)

Location

Illinois

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Outpatient | Days | Monday–Thursday, 8:15 AM–6:15 PM or 7:00 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Complete comprehensive evaluations of assigned pediatric patients and develop, implement, and modify individualized treatment plans in accordance with patient needs, goals, and physician direction
• Complete medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner including goal writing, functional quality indicator assessments, letters of medical necessity, and charge entry in compliance with state, federal, and intermediary guidelines
• Design functional treatment programs that support effective return to community activities and progress patients toward discharge within an established length of stay
• Serve as an educator for patients, families, students, and coworkers; participate in student programs by providing supervision, developing learning objectives, and completing student evaluations
• Adhere to discipline-specific State Practice Act and all regulatory requirements; maintain professional licensure in good standing and fulfill all state-mandated continuing education requirements
• Support organizational performance improvement initiatives and contribute feedback through staff meetings, focus groups, or direct supervision channels

Required Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted Occupational Therapist licensure in the state of Illinois
• Pediatric occupational therapy experience required
• Demonstrated ability to perform comprehensive OT evaluations and develop appropriate clinical treatment plans
• Proficiency in medical record documentation in compliance with state, federal, and payer guidelines
• Knowledge of and adherence to discipline-specific professional code of conduct and State Practice Act

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience in an outpatient pediatric therapy setting
• Familiarity with functional quality indicator assessments and letters of medical necessity
• Experience supervising or mentoring therapy students in a clinical environment

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a structured outpatient environment with a focus on patient safety, quality care, and professional development
• Supportive setting that encourages continuing education, professional growth, and involvement in performance improvement initiatives