Occupational Therapist
Company: CLOSE KNIT THERAPY LLC
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Occupational Therapist OTR/L We
are looking for an exceptional and patient-focused Occupational
Therapist to work with children in a private 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 a
holistic perspective and will be able to adapt the environment to
fit the child. Experience with Autism and school age children is a
plus! Responsibilities - Address client’s aspects of performance to
support engagement in occupations that affect health, well-being
and life quality - Select and adapt the appropriate per case
occupational therapy treatment model, method and approach to direct
the process of interventions - Apply 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 components - Assess client’s home and
other environments and advice on alterations consistent with their
needs and capabilities - Recommend adaptive equipment and train in
its use - Guide and educate family members and caregivers -
Observe, note, and report on progress of long and short term
treatment goals - Collect data and document processes followed -
Regularly follow-up client - Work within an interdisciplinary team
of speech pathologists, BCBAs and behavioral technicians Skills -
Proven working experience as occupational therapist - Excellent
knowledge of principles and practices of occupational therapy -
Hands-on experience with computer programs and creative media -
Familiarity with ADLs evaluation tools ( e.g. sensory profile etc)
- Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
- Current knowledge of treatment practices per discipline and drive
to continually learn and grow in the profession - Professional
behavior - Excellent interpersonal communication skills - Valid
license to practice occupational therapy
Keywords: CLOSE KNIT THERAPY LLC, Evanston , Occupational Therapist, Healthcare , Chicago, Illinois
