Belleville News Democrat
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST - OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY - PRN DAYS (53651)
Belleville News Democrat, Maryville, Illinois, United States, 62062
PEDIATRIC OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST – OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY – PRN DAYS (53651)
Maryville, IL 62062
Overview Salary Range: $32.65 - $55.22 per hour
Position Type: PRN (8 Hours)
Job Shift: 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 Level: Graduate of an 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 a health care setting
Other Requirements: Must be able to complete computer work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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Overview Salary Range: $32.65 - $55.22 per hour
Position Type: PRN (8 Hours)
Job Shift: 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 Level: Graduate of an 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 a health care setting
Other Requirements: Must be able to complete computer work. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
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