Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Hospital Sisters Health System • Springfield, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Occupational Therapist evaluates assigned patients and develops, implements, and executes treatment plans according to the plan of care. The role is responsible for delegating and directing discipline-specific therapy services. The Occupational Therapist educates patients, families, students, and co-workers, and supports their own professional advancement. The position also involves other professional duties related to patient care, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.

This full-time, day-shift position is in the Rehabilitation department at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, Illinois, and is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Pay ranges from $34.21 to $51.31; the actual rate depends on relevant experience, skills, training, certifications, and education.

The employer describes a healthcare system serving Illinois and Wisconsin, with 13 hospitals, community-based health centers and clinics, and more than 13,000 colleagues. Its stated focus is improving processes, procedures, and patient outcomes using advanced technologies and treatments.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program (bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate) that meets licensure requirements in the state of practice.
• For Illinois practice: State licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or authorization to practice from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation (IDFPR), with licensure required within six months.
• For Wisconsin practice: State licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or temporary authorization to practice, with licensure required within six months.
• Certified Basic Life Support (BLS), or completion within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate assigned patients and develop, implement, and execute treatment plans according to the plan of care.
• Delegate and direct discipline-specific therapy services.
• Educate patients, families, students, and co-workers.
• Pursue self-professional advancement.
• Perform other professional duties associated with patient care.
• Contribute to the development of therapy program services.
• Engage with and support the development of interdisciplinary teams.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage for eligible full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) combining vacation, sick, and personal days.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts at select colleges, with no waiting period.
• Adoption assistance of up to $7,500.
• Wellness program with incentives.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program.
• Identity theft coverage.
• Colleague rewards and recognition program.
• Discount program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time