Occupational Therapist

Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with disabilities from infants to 80+ years old regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay. Founded in Chicago in 1948, Envision Unlimited has a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere.

Innovative services offered across Chicagoland and Central Illinois include community living options, novel day programs, behavioral health services, employment programs, respite for families, and foster care for children with disabilities.

Purpose

OT will work with Class Members to help them develop, maintain, or restore physical and mental functioning through engagement in meaningful and productive occupations, including ADLs, IADLs, rest and sleep, education, work, play, leisure, health management, and social participation.

Essential Responsibilities, Include But Are Not Limited To

Evaluate a Class Member’s performance of ADLs, IADLs, and functional mobility

Assess personal, environmental, medical, and social variables that influence a Class Member’s ability to do what they want and need to be able to do consistently, safely, and with adequate skills

Assess a Class Member’s ability and capacity to transition, and make recommendations for supportive services and the most appropriate community setting

Develop and implement a treatment plan based on needs and Class Member’s goals, to support successful community transition

Attend meetings and consult with team regarding Class Member’s progress and share recommendations

Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals (i. e. Physicians, Therapists, Psychiatrists, Nurses) for comprehensive care to support community living

Comply with assessment, treatment, and documentation guidelines from Envision Unlimited, DHS, and the IL OT Practice Act

Perform other related duties or projects as assigned

Other Expectations

Employees shall respect the diversity of all individuals (e. g., clients, co-workers, stakeholders) and refrain from any form of discrimination and/or harassment based on religious, marital, ethnic, racial, gender, sexual orientation, or other differences.

Employees share the responsibility of creating and maintaining a welcoming and supportive work environment.

Requirements

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, And/or EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy w/ license to practice in Illinois.
• Prefer someone with experience but will consider internships for new graduates.
• Must have valid drivers license
• Must be able to pass background check.

Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.

• Envision Unlimited offers competitive salaries and a generous benefit package to our professionals:
• Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medical Coverage: HMO, PPO
• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid vacation, sick time and personal days
• 401K plan
• In house training and CEU’s
• Employee Assistance Network
• Support for pursuing clinical licensure (financial and time off)
• Opportunity for career growth & development
• Student Loan forgiveness participant program