Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) in Peoria, IL

Preferred Experience / Skills Experience working with children presenting with sensory processing disorders, brachial plexus injuries, or Autism Spectrum Disorder. Address a variety of diagnoses including sensory processing challenges, brachial plexus injury, fine motor delay, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Job Title

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location

Peoria, IL | Outpatient

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | Monday–Friday (3 days 8:00 AM–4:30 PM and 2 days 9:00 AM–5:30 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient occupational therapy services to a pediatric population ranging from birth to 18 years of age
• Evaluate and treat up to 10 patients per day, including 45-minute treatment sessions and 90-minute evaluations
• Address a variety of diagnoses including sensory processing challenges, brachial plexus injury, fine motor delay, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Maintain active Illinois Occupational Therapy licensure throughout the duration of the assignment
• Adhere to a drug-free campus policy, including producing a negative drug screen for all panels
• Follow department-specific orientation protocols, including use of a provided orientation binder and preceptor support

Required Qualifications

• Active Illinois Occupational Therapy license (or confirmation that the application process has been initiated)
• BLS certification required (may be completed upon hire)
• Minimum of 1 year of pediatric occupational therapy experience
• Must comply with drug-free campus policy and pass a drug screen for all panels
• Candidates with a permanent address within 50 miles of the facility may be subject to a local rate adjustment

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience working with children presenting with sensory processing disorders, brachial plexus injuries, or Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Inpatient experience preferred for candidates interested in optional weekend coverage
• Comfort working with a high patient volume in an outpatient pediatric setting

Why Join Us

• Structured department-specific orientation with a dedicated preceptor and orientation binder to support a smooth transition into the role
• A call-off policy that allows the equivalent of 12 hours every 13 weeks with no penalty, offering flexibility and work-life balance