Occupational Therapist

Select Medical • Naperville, IL

17d

About The Position

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist to join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team in Naperville, Illinois. The therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric patients with a range of diagnoses, including sensory processing and emotional regulation challenges, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and visual motor deficits. The role involves collaborating with other professionals to help children achieve goals and develop new skills. Mentorship and a collaborative approach to care are valued, and new graduates are welcome to apply.

The position offers an annual salary of $70,000–$82,000, based on years of experience, and student loan repayment assistance. Benefits include mentorship and orientation, paid continuing education and national certifications, generous paid time off, medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plans, a company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, and opportunities for internal movement across the organization’s centers.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow the applicable state Practice Act and laws governing occupational therapy practice and supervision.
• Collaborate with referring physicians to develop objective patient goals and determine the type, frequency, and duration of occupational therapy.
• Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient in accordance with state rules and federal regulations.
• Provide comprehensive, individualized treatment programs and complete patient care and documentation responsibilities.
• Participate in designing and implementing new programs or procedures with manager and referring physician approval, following HIPAA guidelines.
• Stay current with occupational therapy research and apply evidence-based practice, including research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.

Benefits

• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Mentorship and orientation programs.
• Continuing education program and paid national certifications.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, prescription, health, vision, and dental plans.
• Company-matching 401(k) retirement plan.
• Life and disability protection.
• Internal movement opportunities across the organization’s centers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level