Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics - Medical District

Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

9 days ago

Chicago, IllinoisFull TimeOrthopedic Surgery

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine as a Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct thorough patient evaluations, including goniometry, manual muscle testing, and functional assessments.

Develop and implement personalized treatment plans aligned with patient goals and referring physician recommendations.

Utilize a wide range of interventions—including therapeutic exercise, manual therapy (e. g., Graston, Dry Needling, MDT, Mulligan techniques), and modalities to improve outcomes.

Educate patients about their condition, home exercise program, and injury prevention strategies to promote long

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapist license in the State of Illinois

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT preferred) Preferred:

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Board certification in Orthopedics or Sports Medicine

Benefits & Compensation

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine as a Occupational Therapist – Outpatient Orthopedics.

Key Skills

GoniometryManual Muscle TestingFunctional AssessmentsTherapeutic ExerciseManual TherapyGrastonDry NeedlingMDTMulligan TechniquesPatient EducationEpic HyperspaceTeam CollaborationMentoringBlood Flow Restriction Therapy

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Orthopedics - Medical District at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine a 5.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Orthopedic Surgery psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Orthopedic Surgery — Psychologist Career Context

This Orthopedic Surgery position at Genesis Orthopedics & Sports Medicine is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Orthopedic Surgery professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $510k, with the typical range spanning $380k to $700k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Goniometry, Manual Muscle Testing, Functional Assessments, Therapeutic Exercise, Manual Therapy, Graston, Dry Needling, MDT. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Orthopedic Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting thorough patient evaluations using techniques like goniometry and manual muscle testing, and developing personalized, evidence-based treatment plans utilizing various interventions. Responsibilities also include educating patients, documenting progress in Epic Hyperspace...

Benefits package: 401k with employer match, Continuing education allowance, Health, dental, and vision insurance, Disability and life insurance, Flexible scheduling and paid time off, License and CEU reimbursement, Professional development opportunities. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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