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Occupational Therapist Inpatient

Ascension·Elk Grove Township, Illinois

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

Formulate and execute individualized respiratory care protocols while managing advanced respiratory equipment. Participate in emergency resuscitation teams and provide comprehensive education to patients and their families.

We Are Hiring Location

  • Elk
  • Grove
  • Village,
  • IL
  • Facility:
  • Ascension
  • Alexian
  • Brothers
  • Rehabilitation
  • Hospital
  • Department:
  • Inpatient
  • Schedule: Day shift | Part-time

Salary Range

$40.55 - $59.30 per hour Sign-On Bonus: Up to $5,000.00 What You Will Do Develop, implement, and regularly reassess individualized, patient-centered plans of care in collaboration with patients and families. Deliver evidence-based interventions across complex diagnoses, including neurological, oncological, orthopedic, cardiopulmonary, and medically complex conditions. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, optimize outcomes, and support safe, effective discharge planning. Utilize innovative rehabilitation technologies and best practices to maximize functional recovery and independence. What You Will Need Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Occupational Therapy (OT) credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation prior to hire date or job transfer date required. A valid license pending letter will be accepted until license is issued.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's OR Doctorate degree preferred. Additional Preferences Prior Inpatient experience. Why Join Our Team Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter. Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Equal employment opportunity employer Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster. Fraud prevention notice Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees.
  • To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system. E-Verify statement Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

Requirements

Requires a high school diploma with 2-4 years of experience or an associate/technical degree. Must hold a BLS provider certification and be credentialed as a Respiratory Care Practitioner in Indiana.

  • high school
  • associate degree
  • professional certificate
  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education
  • Critical Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Emergency Resuscitation
  • Advanced Respiratory Modalities
  • Respiratory Care Protocols

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Elk Grove Township, Illinois
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jun 17, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Ascension

Answering God's call to bring health, healing and hope to all. Ascension is one of the nation’s leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those most vulnerable. In FY2025,...

Salary listed on 271 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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Market context

Illinois inpatient OT roles remain competitive

In Illinois, inpatient Occupational Therapist roles are typically in demand in hospitals and rehab settings because teams need clinicians who can support mobility, daily living skills, and discharge planning. These positions are competitive when candidates bring a valid Illinois OT license, BLS readiness, and advanced education or acute-care experience; on this platform, the job requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original posting, saving you research time. If you are considering applying, confirm your license status and BLS timeline before submitting.

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