PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - PRN DAYS

Posted: 03/09/2025

PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - PRN DAYS

 

Job Details

Maryville, IL
PRN (8 Hours)
$32.65 - $54.22 Hourly
Varies

Description

Anderson Hospital is seeking a PRN pediatric occupational therapist for our outpatient pediatric clinic. The occupational therapist is responsible for providing safe and effective delivery of patient care through assessment, planning,, implementation and evaluation of patient and family needs within the parameters of the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act in order to deliver excellent patient care.

Anderson Pediatric Therapy Services offers a comprehensive pediatric occupational therapy program that is designed to assist children with their overall growth and development. The goal of these services is to improve a child's ability to perform daily tasks. The team of occupational therapists works closely with children and their parents or caregivers to develop the skills and abilities required to complete these activities independently. They use a variety of techniques and tools to enhance a child's motor skills, coordination, and cognitive abilities:

  • Upper extremity strengthening
  • Fine motor and hand development
  • Feeding
  • Activities directed toward the child’s age-appropriate developmental milestones
  • Sensory integrative therapy
  • Activities of daily living, including bathing and dressing
  • Play therapy
  • Behavior management skills
  • Executive functioning skills

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: Graduate of a occupational therapy curriculum approved by the American Occupational Therapy Association

Certification/Licensure: Licensed in the State of Illinois

Experience Requirements: Preferred at least one year experience required in health care setting.

Other Requirements: Must be able to complete computer work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Printed courtesy of www.troymaryvillecoc.com/ – Contact the Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce-TMSM Chamber of Commerce for more information.
647 E. U.S. Highway 40, Troy, IL 62294 – (618) 667-8769 – dawn@troymaryvillecoc.com