RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy·Chicago, Illinois
Provide comprehensive and individualized occupational therapy services to pediatric patients from birth to 21 years of age. Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team and referring physicians to develop objective goals and implement treatment programs.
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.
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).
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
Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy school with a valid state license or eligibility. Requires CPR certification and a valid state driver's license.
Market context
In Illinois, allied-health employers often look for occupational therapists who can meet licensure and certification requirements while supporting early intervention or similar patient needs. These roles can be competitive because candidates need an ACOTE-accredited bachelor’s degree, a valid occupational therapy license, and NBCOT registration, so reviewing the full posting carefully matters. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time before you apply.
