Occupational Therapy Specialist - Disability & Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 11, 2025
Occupational Therapy Specialist - Disability & Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences Occupational Therapy Specialist - Disability & Human Development, College of Applied Health Sciences Hiring Department: Disability & Human Development Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1034796 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: On-Site Posting Close Date: June 24, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $77,230.00 - 77,230.00 / Annual Salary About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. Occupational Therapy Specialist - Assistive Technology for Computer Access Provides direct services to individuals with disabilities (clients), working with family, caregivers, school professionals, employment supervisors, recreational program directors as necessary in the Assistive Technology Unit. Provides evaluation, implementation, and follow-up services to clients attempting to achieve increased performance in academic work, employment, and/or recreation. Assesses for appropriate assistive technology in areas that include computer access via adaptive hardware and software, ergonomics, access to augmentative communication. Consult with rehabilitation engineers and equipment specialists when device modification or custom design is required. Provides clinical supervision to DHD 590 - Field Experience students. Duties & Responsibilities: Assesses and evaluates client abilities and environmental factors in their home, school, worksite, and recreation setting for barriers to the client's independence goals. Investigates, analyzes, and determines the most appropriate combination of assistive technology devices and options which will enable the client to maximize their independence and safety. Assistive technology to include devices for alternative computer input methods (e.g., keyboards, voice input, eyegaze, headmouse), different formats for computer output, ergonomic workstation components, accessibility modification, wayfinding). Maintains current product information regarding assistive technology and procedures. Conducts background research to identify appropriate third-party payers, and documents the recommended assistive technology being submitted for prior approval before acquisition or reimbursement after issuance. Communicates with third-party payers in response to inquiries. Following third-party payer prior approval, orders devices and performs specified modifications. Receives, sets up, and checks devices for proper functioning prior to issuance. At issuance of devices, performs all set up, adjustments, and testing with client. Performs in-the-field corrective work as necessary. Compiles and analyzes data on assistive technology provided to clients. Examines outcomes with respect to independence level, safety in the community, academic participation, and/or employment using accepted and/or modified assistive technology outcomes measurements methods (e.g., Psychosocial Impact of Assistive Devices Scale (PIADS), Scherer's Matching the Person to Technology (MPT) System). Assists with preparation materials and content for presentations and demonstrations give to clients, families, caregivers, school professionals, UIC faculty/staff/students on topics such as current research and best practices of assistive technology, access methods, funding policies, costs and maintenance of devices. Presents research results on assistive technology best practices at state, regional, and national conferences. Contributes to research articles with other project team members. Contributes modules on specific assistive technology to academic coursework offered by the department. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Provides clinical supervision to students enrolled in DHD 590, Field Experience. Minimum Qualifications Required: Licensed as a registered occupational therapist by the State of Illinois. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience performing duties comparable to those listed for the Occupational Therapist. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (minimum) in any one of the following disciplines: Occupational Therapy. Master's degree or OTD preferred. RESNA Assistive Technology Professional (ATP) credential preferred. Prior experience in assistive technology service delivery preferred. Prior experience communicating and working directly with clients, families, professionals in the field, and third-party payers preferred. Comprehensive knowledge base regarding disability (congenital and acquired) and corresponding impact on function preferred. Valid Illinois driver's license preferred (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Prior experience compiling data and producing written summaries and presentations preferred. Excellent communication, research, analytic, and computer skills, including related software and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, etc. preferred. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15193?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-9fb7649b251cee48b2fbaf0d06c76a0a