Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Center for Pediatric Therapy
About The Position
HSHS is seeking an Occupational Therapist (OT) to join the Center for Pediatric Therapy team at HSHS St. Anthony's Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity for a patient-focused, mission-driven therapist who is passionate about helping children develop skills, increase independence, and participate more fully in activities at home, school, and within their community. The Occupational Therapist provides evaluation and treatment services for pediatric patients ranging from infancy through adolescence. The ideal candidate will have experience working with children and demonstrate the ability to provide individualized care across a variety of diagnoses and functional needs, including developmental delays, neurological conditions, orthopedic conditions, sensory-processing challenges, and fine motor difficulties. The Occupational Therapist will collaborate with families and a multidisciplinary team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans that support each child’s unique goals and abilities.
Requirements
- Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children.
- Ability to provide individualized care across a variety of diagnoses and functional needs, including developmental delays, neurological conditions, orthopedic conditions, sensory-processing challenges, and fine motor difficulties.
Responsibilities
- Provides evaluation and treatment services for pediatric patients ranging from infancy through adolescence.
- Collaborates with families and a multidisciplinary team of physical, occupational, and speech therapists to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans that support each child’s unique goals and abilities.
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!
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
