* Occupational Therapist (Ot)

Occupational Therapist

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is searching for a licensed Occupational Therapist to serve as the developer of therapy program services, for our local ministry, St. Elizabeth's Hospital in O'Fallon, IL. This role is responsible for evaluating all assigned patients and developing, implementing, and executing a treatment plan as outlined by plan of care.  The Occupational Therapist will also serve as an educator for patients, families, students, co-workers and self-professional development.  This position traditionally reports directly to the Director of Rehab Services, and will be based in O'Fallon, IL.

The ideal candidate is a talented professional, who demonstrates excellent written, verbal and listening skills, is detail-oriented, organized and compassionate. This leader must also be flexible, empathetic, dependable and patient.

• Occupational Therapist I
• Based in O’Fallon, IL
• Reports directly to HSHS Director of Rehab Services
• Market-driven competitive salary

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate (e.g., bachelors, master, or doctorate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required. Master preferred
• Licensed as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice is required.
• Certified BLS or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
• Illinois: Following occupational therapy philosophies and standards of care set by Illinois Occupational Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies, licensure is required within 6 months for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements.

Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 15 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 15,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.

Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.

Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.

HSHS requires COVID-19 vaccines or an approved medical or religious exemption for all colleagues.

HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.

HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.

• Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)  combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
• Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
• Education Assistance benefits include up to $4,000 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
• Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption   to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
• Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!