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Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy

#CPR Certification #HIPAA #PRN #Multidisciplinary Team #Patient Care #Pediatrics #Clinical Documentation #Occupational Therapist #Emotional Regulation #Autism Spectrum Disorders #Cerebral Palsy #Evidence Based Practice

Other On Site 0-2 yrs$40 - $40 / HOURPosted 1 month agoCloses May 7

Location

La Grange, Illinois

Salary

$40 - $40 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Occupational Therapist will provide individualized treatment programs for pediatric patients with various developmental and sensory needs. They will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and physicians to establish patient goals and ensure high standards of care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited occupational therapy program and hold a valid state license or be eligible for one. Additionally, a current CPR certification and a valid state driver's license are required.

bachelor degreeCollaborationSupervisionTreatment PlanningPediatric TherapyPatient DocumentationOccupational TherapyEmotional RegulationAutism Spectrum DisordersEvidence Based PracticeSensory ProcessingFeeding DisordersVisual Motor DeficitsCerebral Palsy Care

Job description

Overview Position

Occupational
Therapist -
Pediatrics
Location:
LaGrange,
IL
Schedule:
PRN
Compensation: $40.00 per hour RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a per-diem Occupational Therapist to join our fun, collaborative, multidisciplinary teams!
This position is for after-school hours (3/4pm-6:30/6:45pm). 1-2 afternoons per week. Mentorship is available upon hire, alongside ongoing collaboration across disciplines. 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!

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