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Hospital Sisters Health System
Springfield, Illinois

Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistNo nightsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$34.21-$51.31/hr

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Job Description

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. Evaluates all assigned patients and develops, implements, and executes on treatment plan as outlined by plan of care.

Responsible for delegation and direction of all discipline-specific therapy services. Serves as an educator for patients, families, students, co-workers and self-professional advancement.

Performs 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: Rehabilitation Services o Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep o Schedule: Part-time/Day Shift o Facility: St. John's Hospital o Clinic Location: Springfield, IL 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 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 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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All of these aspirations are within your reach at Hospital Sisters Health System, a multi-institutional health care system serving communities throughout Illinois and Wisconsin. Become part of our team in a wide array of areas and enjoy an experience beyond belief. Not finding the perfect job for you?

Join our talent network by creating a job alert after you sign into the portal. Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 11,000+ 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. HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

This does not apply to positions that are classified as 100% remote. 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.

Key Responsibilities

The occupational therapist evaluates patients and develops, implements, and executes personalized treatment plans. They also serve as an educator for patients, families, and students while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a graduate degree from an accredited program and possess or be eligible for Illinois state licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient evaluationTreatment planningPatient educationInterdisciplinary collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics at Hospital Sisters Health System a 6.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 642 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Hospital Sisters Health System ranks #14 of 15 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (32 salary observations; 77 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (343 salary observations; 1,464 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Visa sponsorship
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.5
Better work-life than 80% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • On-site

Living in Springfield

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k
Typical market rent
$1,159/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Springfield, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hospital Sisters Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Paid Time Off
Retirement Benefits
Education Assistance
Adoption Assistance
Wellness Program