Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

SSM Health; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR) based in Saint Charles, MO. This role offers a PRN schedule, allowing for flexibility while collaborating with a multi-disciplinary team to evaluate and treat pediatric patients. Ideal candidates should be a graduate of an accredited OT program, hold an active state license, and have strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

401k eligibility after 1,000 hours

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy.
• State occupational therapist license (or eligibility) required.
• CPR certification and valid state driver’s license needed.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to state Practice Act and laws governing OT.
• Develop personalized patient goals in collaboration with physicians.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care within guidelines.
• Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.
• Participate in the design of new programs or procedures.

Skills

Occupational therapy

Patient care

Collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy

State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: St Charles, IL

Schedule: PRN

Compensation: $40.00-$45.00 per hour

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a PRN 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. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Benefits

• Fostering Well-Being: We offer benefits which support the financial, work/life and emotional well-being of you and your family members. PRN / Part-time positions are eligible for 401k based on reaching 1,000 hours within their first anniversary or subsequent calendar year. We also offer our employee assistance program to part time and PRN employees.

Responsibilities

• 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).

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
• State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
• CPR certification
• Valid state driver’s license

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans