Occupational Therapist

Overview
Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Location: North Aurora, IL
Schedule: $70,000 - $82,000 annually, based on years of experience
Compensation: $10,000 Bonus PLUS Student Loan Repayment Assistance
RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a 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!
Our comprehensive benefits package supports your career growth and personal well-being:
Start Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
Elevate Your Skills: Unmatched CEU program with paid national certifications
Recharge & Refresh: Generous PTO to maintain a healthy work-life balance
Your Health Matters: Comprehensive medical/RX, health, vision, and dental plan offerings
Invest in Your Future: Company-matching 401(k) retirement plans as well as life and disability protection
Ease the Burden: Our student debt benefit program helps alleviate the financial pressure of student debt
Go Anywhere with Us: 1900 centers in 39 states, offering internal movement
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