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Occupational Therapist - Inpatient and Outpatient Pediatrics

Hospital Sisters Health System·Springfield, Illinois

$34 - $51/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs
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Posted 5 days ago
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About the role

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.

Pay Range

$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.

Position Specifics

  • o
  • Department:
  • Pediatric inpatient and outpatient o
  • Core
  • Function:
  • Rehab/Therapy/Sleep o
  • Schedule: Full time - 40 hrs/wkly - day 8am-430pm but flexible in offering 8 or 10 hour shifts - weekend rotation of one Saturday a month working 8am-12pm - no other weekend requirements and no on call o
  • Facility: St.
  • John's
  • Hospital o
  • Clinic
  • Location:
  • Springfield,
  • IL o
  • Sign
  • On
  • Bonus: $25,000 o Compensation that aligns with your experience
  • Education Qualifications
  • Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
  • Experience Qualifications
  • N/A

Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • 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.

Job Description

[https://hshs.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=2293&entityid=2]

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.

Benefits

  • HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS 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!
  • Other benefits include: 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, and more!

Benefits

[http://www.hshs.org/careers/benefits]

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.

Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process

Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.

Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions.

These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.

Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

Requirements

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.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Delegation
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Pediatric Therapy
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Rehabilitation Services

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$34 - $51/hr
Location
Springfield, Illinois
Posted
Jul 20, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Hospital Sisters Health System

Since 1875, the Hospital Sisters of St. Francis have been caring for patients in Illinois, Wisconsin and other locations in the United States and across the world. Today, Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is a multi-institutional health care system that cares for patients in...

Salary listed on 3 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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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.

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