Occupational Therapist
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 conditions, including sensory processing and emotional regulation challenges, developmental delays, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, and visual-motor deficits. The role includes working with other professionals to help children reach their 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. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package that includes mentorship and orientation, paid national certifications through its CEU program, generous paid time off, medical/RX, health, vision and dental plan offerings, a company-matching 401(k), life and disability protection, and opportunities for internal movement across its centers.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy.
- 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 the referring physician to develop objective patient goals and establish 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 responsibilities and documentation.
- 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 use evidence-based practice, including research, clinician expertise, and patient perception.
Benefits
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- Mentorship and orientation programs.
- CEU program with paid national certifications.
- Generous paid time off.
- Medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Life and disability protection.
- Internal movement opportunities across the company’s centers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
