• Address: Chicago, IL 60689 (map)
• Date Posted: 10/28/09
• Job Type: Full-time

CompanyTherakare
Job Title Occupational Therapist/OT/OTR
Job Code
Job Location Chicago, Illinois 60601: .
Description Occupational Therapist/OT/OTR
Category:Allied Health: Occupational Therapist
Position Is For:A Travel Assignment
Position Posted By:A Recruiting Firm
Posting Expires:December 13, 2009
Facility Description:TheraKare began in 1994 as the company who Kares . We have maintained that tradition. We are a division of Kruse & Associates; (www.kruseassoc.com) offering multiple services, primarily in healthcare. We staff healthcare professionals, in both temporary (traveling) and direct placement on a nationwide basis. We provide staffing to hospitals, outpatient clinics, long term care facilities, home health agencies, etc.


We want good people, and pay accordingly. We want you working in the location (geographically and clinically) you want to work. We have many positions nationwide. Send us your resume, what have you got to lose!


We hire both domestic and foreign trained professionals. We have our own visa processing firm; Immigration Specialties (www.immspec.com). Incidentally, this firm can process visas for anyone, not just TheraKare.


Since our inception, our "edge" has been our attitude toward our people and our clients; we are always looking for the win-win outcome. We're unique and we believe you'll enjoy being a part of the "family".
Location:Chicago, Illinois 60601

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Position Description:As we have multiple job orders in multiple clinical settings, you may be working in a hospital outpatient department, an orthopedic rehab center, a nursing home, a home health agency, etc. It is our intent to match your skills and desires as much as possible with the job.
Position Comments:TheraKare wants what you want! Our first goal is to find out your goals for salary, location, clinical setting, travel vs. direct placement, career goals, etc. Our dedicated team of recruiters will then go to work to find a job that matches those goals as much as possible. We have multiple jobs in multiple states, in multiple settings; we have a pretty good shot at finding that match. Let us do the work for you to find that perfect job; all free to you of course! And yes, you always have a choice.


We prefer long term relationships with both our candidates and clients. This implies and requires that we treat you right. We want you happy enough to refer your friends; motivated by more than the referral bonus.


Yes, we welcome NEW GRADS. We can accommodate all levels of experience and skill level.


We remind you that jobs come and go on a daily basis; check back often. Complete our on line application at www.therakare.com, send us an email at mmead@therakare.com, or call us at 800-258-1036. Of course, you can apply through this ad.


We look forward to hearing from you!

Schedule:Will vary, mostly days; minimal weekends
Experience Required:Whether you are a New Grad or have multiple years experience in a specialized setting, we may have a match.

We do require a valid and current state license where you will be working. The license will generally require that you be a Graduate of an accredited program culminating in a minimum of Bachelor of Science degree.

Compensation:Traveling: from $25 up to $45 an hour; direct from $20 to $35 per hour
Benefits:TheraKare, through our association with the national firm of Kruse & Associates; offers both a very competitive payroll benefit program for those working for us (travelers); as well as other amenities.

For example, we offer:

• Competitive Salaries

• Referral Bonuses

• Free Housing for our Travelers

o Details include a housing allowance paid to you while on assignment. The goal of our Housing program is to provide housing that is safe, clean, and in a good area. The budget is generally to provide one bedroom furnished accommodations or extended stays, meeting the above criteria.

• Relocation Assistance for our Travelers

o This can also be available for direct placements, negotiated with the client. See detail under “relocation assistance”.

• Direct Deposit

• Our special brand of “Karing” (Go ahead, put it to the test)

• Immigration Sponsorship and Processing. For our foreign trained friends and clients who work them, we offer a special in-house visa processing service. See www.immspec.com. We can sponsor your green cards or help your employer do so for you.


In addition, should you travel with us; our benefits associated with payroll include: (If direct placement; we will detail the benefits to you and negotiate on your behalf, for both benefits and salary.)

• A Health Insurance plan that is very comprehensive and includes:

o National PPO

o National Prescription Drug card

o Dental and Vision coverage

• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan

• Professional Liability Insurance

• Group Term Life Insurance

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Additional State License

• Continuing Education

o For example, we may reimburse you for maintaining licenses, adding or maintaining certifications, etc.

• Cancer Insurance


We want it to “benefit” you to work for us.

Relocation Assistance:For Travelers, relocation between assignments is paid for; generally covering “Gas, U-haul or temporary storage, Motel stay & Meals”. This is a separate benefit from “housing” detailed under benefits. For our direct placement candidates, relocation is negotiated with the client. We do encourage the clients to provide this as a tax free benefit to you, as part of your first year’s compensation, as well as an incentive to take the job.
Contact:


Brad Jones

(bjones@kruseassoc.com)

Title: VP of Sales

Phone: 918-251-5982

Toll Free: 800-258-1036

FAX: 918-251-6047


Open To Responses From Job Seekers Currently Located In:

USA, Canada, and other countries






Contact:Brad Jones(bjones@kruseassoc.com) Title: VP of Sales Phone: 918-251-5982 Toll Free: 800-258-1036 FAX: 918-251-6047