Pediatric Outpatient OT - Sign-On Bonus

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation's Advocate Children's Hospital Park Ridge is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to support rehabilitation services at the Park Ridge location.

The role focuses on evaluating pediatric patients, creating care plans, coordinating with physicians, documenting care, and supervising assistants when needed. A Master’s in OT and state licensure are required, and a $5,000 sign-on is offered for full-time hires.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed Occupational Therapist in the state where you work (or eligible).
• Pediatrics experience in outpatient settings is preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform the physical tasks required for occupational therapy work.

Responsibilities

• Interprets physician referrals and evaluates patient abilities and daily living activities.
• Establishes and implements a plan of care and provides assistive devices as needed.
• Completes documentation, billing, and scheduling with appropriate signatures.
• Plans discharge, provides home programs, and family education.
• Maintains productivity standards and collaborates with stakeholders to optimize care.
• Supervises OT assistants or rehab aides when requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organization skills

Intermediate computer skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation's Advocate Children's Hospital Park Ridge is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to support rehabilitation services at the Park Ridge location.

The role focuses on evaluating pediatric patients, creating care plans, coordinating with physicians, documenting care, and supervising assistants when needed. A Master’s in OT and state licensure are required, and a $5,000 sign-on is offered for full-time hires.