Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Rush Kids Pediatric Therapy; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CEUs

Career Growth

401(k) match

Diversity

High standard of care

Collaborative Approach

Leadership

Personalized Treatment

Innovative Opportunities

Best Practices

Job summary

Rush Kids Pediatric Therapy in Libertyville is seeking a part-time pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our friendly, multi-disciplinary team. We evaluate and treat children with sensory processing, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, autism and feeding challenges.

You will collaborate with referring physicians and other professionals to set goals, design individualized treatment plans, provide documentation, and supervise OT care within state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Possess or be eligible for state OT license.
• CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team to help children meet goals.
• Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with diverse diagnoses.
• Document patient care and treatment plans.
• Provide individualized OT programs and goals with referring physicians.
• Stay current with best practices and evidence-based OT care.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy

State OT license (or eligibility)

CPR certification

Valid state driver's license

Job description

Position: Part Time Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: Libertyville

Schedule: Part Time

Compensation: $32.00-$35.00 per hour

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Part Time pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care.

PRN/Part Time Perks

• Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
• Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
• 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
• Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
• High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.
• Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
• Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
• Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
• Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
• Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license