Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

SJS HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, IL seeks an Occupational Therapist to evaluate patients, develop and execute therapy plans, and lead interdisciplinary teams. The role includes directing discipline-specific therapy services, educating patients and families, and supporting professional development within a hospital rehabilitation department.

Full-time, day schedule with 40 hours per week. Requires state OT licensure (IL) or eligibility and BLS certification; graduate from accredited

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited OT program meeting state licensure requirements.
• BLS certification or completion within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and execute treatment plans.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Educate patients, families, students, coworkers and self-professional advancement.
• Perform other professional duties related to patient care and therapy programs.

Education

OT degree from accredited program (state licensure eligibility)

Job description

Pay Range: $34.21 - $51.31. A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.

Job Summary

Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and executes treatment plan as outlined by plan of care. Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services. Serves as an educator for patients, families, students, co-workers and self-professional advancement. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of patient, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

Position Specifics

Department: Rehabilitation
Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
Schedule: Full time - Days
Facility: St. John's Hospital
Location: Springfield, IL
Compensation aligned with your experience

Education Qualifications

Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.

Certification Requirements

IL: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been authorized to practice by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR) and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
WI: State Licensure as an Occupational Therapist is required OR has been issued a temporary licensure to practice and must obtain licensure within 6 months.
Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.

Employment Type & Hours

Full time - Days
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!

Equal Employment Opportunity

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues. This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote.

About HSHS

Imagine an organization where you’re empowered to care for all who need assistance, regardless of means. To provide quality, patient-centered, holistic care—and build caring relationships. To master innovations that make a profound difference within our halls, throughout our communities, and into the future. All of these aspirations are within your reach at Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin.

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS & affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.