Pediatric Occupational Therapist - Outpatient
Jacksonville, IL
Prime Staffing
5x8 hrs, Days

Travel Contract Opportunity – Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT)

Location: Please contact me for details
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Shift: Day Shift, 5 × 8-hour shifts
Experience Required: Minimum 3 years of pediatric OT experience
Travel Experience: Required

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and independent Pediatric Occupational Therapist for an outpatient opportunity at a critical access, Magnet-designated hospital. The ideal candidate should be comfortable managing a pediatric caseload independently, with the ability to get started quickly and require minimal training.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric occupational therapy evaluations, assessments, and reassessments.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Provide treatment to support children's functional development and independence.
• Assist with activities of daily living (ADLs), sensory integration, and neurodevelopmental needs.
• Support children with autism and other developmental challenges.
• Educate patients and families on home exercise programs and therapeutic interventions.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation using Cerner.
• Coordinate treatment plans, progress assessments, and discharge planning.
• Float within the clinician's scope of practice as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Previous travel assignment experience required.
• Current NBCOT certification and BLS certification.
• Cerner charting experience required.
• Ability to independently manage a pediatric caseload with minimal training.
• Experience with pediatric evaluations, treatment planning, reassessments, and documentation.

Preferred Skills

• Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Pediatric feeding therapy.
• Handwriting interventions.
• Adaptive equipment assessments.
• Sensory integration testing and treatment.
• Sensory diet programs.
• Neurodevelopmental treatment.
• Patient and family education.

Additional Details

• First-time travelers are not accepted.
• Local candidates are welcome; no mileage restriction.
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Floating may be required within the scope of practice.
• Schedule requests can be discussed with the manager.
• Time-off requests should ideally not exceed 5 days.
• Free parking is available with a required parking permit.
• Any solid-color scrubs are accepted.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply or contact me directly to learn more about this opportunity!