Part-Time Occupational Therapist

Marklund in Elgin is hiring a Part-TimeOccupational Therapist

Would you like to make a difference in the lives of others and beappreciated for what you do?

Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities and love your job!

Marklund is seeking a highly motivated and mission-centeredindividual for the position of Part-Time OccupationalTherapist. The hours for this position are 9a-2p Mon-Thu OR9a-1p Mon-Fri. The hourly rate for this position will be $40-$45/hr.based on qualifications and experience.This position is based out ofour Elgin facility at the Nathan Education Center.

Responsibilities Include:

• Provides and directs Occupational Therapy services toresidentsand students including assessments, goals, treatmentplans, program planning and implementation, related documentationand communication.
• Perform annual evaluation for IPP and IEP meetings
• Performs duties as clinical instructor for potential OT studentsand supervises COTAs
• Assists with aqua therapy and orthotics as needed
• Provides training and in-services to staff and caregivers onoccupational therapy related topics as needed
• Adheres to applicable principles and practices of occupationaltherapy, Marklund policies and procedures and state regulations
• Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover orcontain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, orresponsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time withor without notice.

Who We Are:

Marklund is a nonprofit organization that provides residential,educational and therapy services to infants, children, teens andadults with serious and profound developmental disabilities andspecial healthcare needs. With two residential locations – theMarklund Hyde Center in Geneva and the Marklund Wasmond Center inElgin, it is currently home to nearly 178 residents. The Marklund DaySchool offers Multi-Needs and Life Skills programs for children andyoung adults with multiple medical needs, and those diagnosed on theautism spectrum. In addition, our Community Day Services program ateach site is a therapeutic day program for adults who reside atMarklund and those who come in from the community.

Marklund provides a rich culture where everything we do contributesto our mission of “making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities.” Each and every employee’s job contributes toMarklund’s vision of providing a happy, safe purpose-filled life forevery individual with intellectual and development disabilities, andis integral to enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve. Aspart of our private, not-for-profit network of services, you willlearn what it’s like to have the individuals we serve not only changeyour career, but also change your life.

As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment.

Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, andbecome an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve?

Experience and Skills

Licensed/Registered Occupational Therapist in Illinois

Possess current BLS CPR certification for Healthcare Workers

Valid Driver’s License

Experience with OT treatment, evaluations & IEP meetings required

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job and tomeet its functional and environmental requirements

When you join the Marklund team, you receive the following:

Compensation & Benefits we offer YOU

Full-Time Employees:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Company Paid Life Insurance for all FT employees
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• VoluntaryLong-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short -Term Disability
• Paid Time Off (PTO)*
• *School Employees Receive "Closed Days" and Sick/Personal
• PTO Cash-In & Conversion Twice Per Year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Extended Sick Bank

Full-Time and Part-Time Employee Benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Credit Union Membership
• Retirement Savings Plan – eligible upon hire
• Marklund matches up to 5%

Ways we appreciate YOU

• Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration
• Years of Service Awards and Gifts beginning at 5 years
• You Caught My Eye – Monthly Employee Award
• Thanksgiving Turkey
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Training & Growth Opportunities for YOU

• We promote from within whenever possible
• You are paid while you train:
• In-House Training Programs
• Leadership Training Program
• Employee Workshops on a variety of topics