Hospital Sisters Health System·Springfield, Illinois
The Occupational Therapist evaluates pediatric patients to develop and execute treatment plans as outlined by the plan of care. They are responsible for directing discipline-specific therapy services and educating patients, families, and co-workers.
$34.21 - $51.31
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
HSHS St. Mary's Hospital - Decatur is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our pediatric inpatient and outpatient therapy team.
Ideal candidates are patient focused, mission driven individuals who are responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services and who serves as an educator for patients, families, students, co-workers and self-professional advancement. PT will also perform other professional duties associated with the care of patient, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.
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.
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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
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HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
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Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited program and possess or obtain state licensure as an Occupational Therapist in Illinois or Wisconsin within 6 months. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within the first 90 days of employment.
Market context
Occupational therapist roles in Illinois are typically in steady demand across hospitals, rehab settings, and outpatient care, especially for candidates who can start with the right licensure path. This role is competitive because employers want an accredited degree, Illinois or Wisconsin OT licensure within 6 months, and BLS within 90 days; the listed benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, and adoption assistance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure timeline and BLS plan before applying.