Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

More than just a job, it’s a vocation

Worker Type: Regular

Job Highlights:

Become part of a mission-focused team where your contributions genuinely impact lives. The Knights of Columbus Developmental Center, situated at 3800 Park Avenue, is in search of a dedicated Occupational Therapist to assist individuals with developmental disabilities in enhancing their independence and overall quality of life. This position operates Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Job Summary:

Your role will involve evaluating and treating patients facing physical, emotional, cognitive, and/or psychosocial challenges.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate patients' capabilities to safely and effectively carry out independent living tasks. Develop a tailored care plan that specifies the type and frequency of treatment.
• Execute the treatment plan utilizing appropriate methods. Record patient progress and adjust the care plan as necessary, seeking guidance when needed.
• Inform patients and their families/caregivers about the patient’s challenges. Assist in planning for patient discharge from therapy services and provide guidance on the selection and use of adaptive equipment and support programs.
• Supervise care provided by designated personnel in accordance with established regulations and professional standards.
• Maintain a constant state of alertness and safety while performing duties.
• Carry out additional tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION

• A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy or a related field, as required for licensure in the state of practice.

EXPERIENCE

• No prior experience is necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Continuous standing.
• Regular lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech for oral communication.
• Regular auditory skills to detect body sounds and alarms, as well as malfunctioning equipment.
• Frequent visual acuity for both near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) distances.
• Regular walking, reaching, gripping, and data entry tasks.
• Occasional bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, sitting, squatting, twisting, and repetitive movements of the legs and arms.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling of objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional patient lifting/moving.
• Occasional visual assessment for distance and spatial relationships, including color differentiation.
• Occasional driving.
• Rare crawling.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

Resuscitation Certification Requirement: Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) must be obtained within 90 days of employment. Additional resuscitation certifications may be required based on departmental needs.

State of Work Location:

• Illinois: Occupational Therapist - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
• Missouri: Occupational Therapist - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
• Oklahoma: Occupational Therapist - Oklahoma Medical Board
• Wisconsin: Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type: Employee

Department: Knight of Columbus Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits:

Our organization values its outstanding employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package tailored to meet their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible team members receive one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options: Our voluntary benefit through DailyPay allows eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage: We provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.