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Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

SSM Health Physical Therapy·Breese, Illinois

$30 - $41/hr·Other·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with various developmental and sensory disorders to help them reach their goals. Collaborate with physicians and other professionals to design individualized treatment programs and maintain clinical documentation.

Overview Position

  • Occupational
  • Therapist -
  • Pediatrics
  • Location:
  • Breese,
  • IL
  • Schedule:
  • Part-time,
  • Monday-Friday
  • Compensation: $30.29-$41.35 per hour based upon experience SSM Health Physical Therapy is seeking a pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative 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!
  • We supports your career growth:
  • Start
  • Strong: Our mentorship and orientation programs ensure a successful transition
  • Elevate
  • Your
  • Skills: Unmatched
  • CEU program with paid national certifications
  • Advance your
  • Career: Our Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program supports professional growth and clinical expertise with bonus incentives

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

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited occupational therapy school with a valid state license or eligibility. Required certifications include CPR and a valid state driver's license.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Supervision
  • Patient Documentation
  • Patient Evaluation
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Evidence Based Practice
  • Sensory Processing
  • Pediatric Occupational Therapy
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder Treatment
  • Feeding Disorders
  • Visual Motor Deficits
  • Developmental Delay Management

Benefits

  • Bonus incentives
  • Mentorship programs
  • Orientation programs
  • Paid national certifications
  • Outpatient Clinical Advancement Program
  • Continuing education unit (CEU) program

Posting details

Employment type
Other
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$30 - $41/hr
Location
Breese, Illinois
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Closes
Jul 21, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

SSM Health Physical Therapy

SSM Health Physical Therapy is St. Louis’ premier outpatient physical therapy provider specializing in the treatment of sports, orthopedic, hand and work-related injuries. Our network of over 70 outpatient physical therapy centers and over 400 physical, occupational and speech...

Salary listed on 37 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePartnership
Size201-500 employees
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