Occupational Therapist

Overview

Position: Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Location: Crystal Lake, IL

Schedule: $70,000 - $82,000 annually, based on years of experience

Compensation: $10,000 Bonus PLUS Student Loan Repayment Assistance 

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR) – Join a Team That Helps Kids Thrive!

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families? At RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy, we're looking for a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR) to join our supportive, collaborative, and fun multidisciplinary team.

In this role, you'll work with children of all ages and abilities, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to succeed in their everyday lives. Our therapists evaluate and treat a diverse pediatric population with diagnoses including sensory processing challenges, emotional regulation difficulties, developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, neurological and genetic conditions, feeding disorders, visual-motor deficits, and more.

At RUSH Kids, you'll never work in isolation. You'll collaborate closely with experienced occupational, physical, speech therapists and BCBAs in a team-focused environment where ideas are shared, successes are celebrated, and professional growth is encouraged. Whether you're an experienced clinician or just beginning your career, you'll have the support, mentorship, and resources needed to thrive.

Why Join RUSH Kids?

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
• Meaningful work that positively impacts children and families
• Strong mentorship and professional development opportunities
• Welcoming and supportive culture
• Opportunities to grow your clinical skills across a manageable and diverse pediatric caseload
• New graduates are encouraged to apply!

If you're looking for a career where you can learn, grow, and make a lasting difference every day, we'd love to meet you. Join RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy and help children reach their fullest potential.

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