Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist OTR/LCome join one of the fastest growing, truly transformative pediatric therapy groups in Chicago. Lumiere Children's Therapy is searching for extraordinary professionals to work in our interdisciplinary therapy setting. We are looking for someone who will grow with us and bring the best they have for the fantastic kiddos we serve.Here is what we will give in return: We offer a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and positivity and inspiration at the end of long days. We value and will provide in-house training to help support you and hone your skills.We work with children with communication disorders, fine and gross motor challenges, emotional disorders, language delays, sensory integration issues, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and social skill challenges. We believe collaboration across disciplines helps reveal the optimal learning styles and care plan for the children we serve. We also focus on educating families, so they become allies in their child’s development and specific challenges.We are looking for an exceptional and patient-focused occupational therapist to work with children in a clinic based setting. You will offer effective and client-centered services that will enable our clients to confidently and independently carry out everyday tasks or activities. The successful candidate will have an holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to fit the child. Experience with autism and sensory processing disorder a plus.ResponsibilitiesAddress client’s aspects of performance to support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being and life qualitySelect and adapt the appropriate per case occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct the process of interventionsApply interventions to maximize safety and performance in activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADL)Teach clients new ways of approaching tasks and educate them on how to break down activities into achievable componentsAssess client’s home and other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their needs and capabilitiesRecommend adaptive equipment and train in its useGuide and educate family members and caregiversObserve, note, and report on progress of long and short term treatment goalsCollect data and document processes followedRegularly follow-up clientSkillsProven working experience as occupational therapistExcellent knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapyHands-on experience with computer programs and creative mediaFamiliarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. peabody, sensory profile etc)Ability to manage patients with different types of personalitiesCurrent knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive to continually learn and grow in the professionProfessional behaviorExcellent interpersonal communication skillsValid license to practice occupational therapyWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment 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.