Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy
Location
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Salary
$32 - $38 / HOUR
Quick overview
The occupational therapist will evaluate and treat pediatric patients with various diagnoses, collaborating with other professionals to help patients achieve their goals. Responsibilities include developing patient goals, supervising care, and providing individualized treatment programs.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a state occupational therapist license or be eligible for one. CPR certification and a valid state driver’s license are also required.
Job description
Overview Position
- Part
- Time
- Occupational
- Therapist -
- Pediatrics
- Location:
- Crystal
- Lake,
- IL
- Schedule:
- Part
- Time
- Compensation: $32.00-$38.00 per hour RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Part Time pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team! We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more. You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child! We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!
Responsibilities
High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise. Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.
Leadership
- Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.
- Personalized
- Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.
- Innovative
- Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.
- Best
- Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).
Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy State occupational therapist license (or eligibility) CPR certification Valid state driver’s license Additional Data Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans
