Occupational Therapist

Developmental-Services-Center; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All benefits start day 1 of employment

PTO and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company.

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Developmental Services Center in Champaign, IL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a mission-driven team dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities. This full-time role offers meaningful work with children birth to age 3, addressing motor development, sensory processing, feeding, play and self-care in a collaborative setting.

The position requires an OT degree from an accredited program with an Illinois license; pediatric experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois OT license.
• Preference for at least 1 year pediatric post-graduate experience.
• Early Intervention credential preferred or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy addressing motor development, sensory processing and regulation, feeding, play and self-care for children birth to age 3.
• Conduct evaluations and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Complete sessions as authorized and meet documentation timelines for billing.

Skills

OT License

Pediatric experience

Illinois license

Education

OT degree

Illinois OT license

Job description

Job Details

Job DetailsJob Location: Champaign, IL 61821Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $78,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearQualificationsMake a difference with DSC!

If you're looking for a career that is both rewarding and deeply meaningful, DSC is currently accepting applications for the position ofOccupational Therapist. Developmental Services Center (DSC) provides comprehensive services across the lifespan-from birth through adulthood-including family development, case management, employment, residential, respite, and community day services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Champaign and Ford Counties. As part of our team, you'll join a positive, caring, and mission-driven group of professionals dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to live full, self-directed lives. We offer an excellent work environment where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide therapeuticintervention to address motor development, sensory processing and regulation, feeding and mealtime participation, play, self-care skills, positioning, adaptive skills, and functional participation in children birth to age 3.
• Conduct evaluations, assessments, and maintain accurate electronic records.
• Complete all sessions as authorized and comply with documentation requirements and timelines necessary for timely billing.
• Partner with families using evidence-based practices tosupport caregivers’ competence and child development.
• Collaborate with service coordinators, physicians, childcare providers, and therapy team members.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, IFSP meetings, transition planning and other consultative meetings.

REQUIREMENTS

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program with current Illinois license.
• A minimum of one-year post-graduate pediatric experience is preferred.
• Early Intervention credential preferred (or ability to obtain upon hire).

HOURS

40 hours a week, generally 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

• Grant-funded retention bonusesup to 2 payments for a maximum of $1,600 per fiscal year(depending on when in the grant year you were hired)
• All benefits start day 1 of employment
• 21 days of paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 6 days of paid reserve sick leave per year
• Medical, dental, life and disability coverage (starts first day of employment)
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flex Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Care Account (DCA)
• Voluntary benefits including vision, STD, critical illness, accident, legal insurance and identity theft protection
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Employee referral program (up to $1000 per referral)
• Family-oriented work environment, casual dress, and employee appreciation events
• Employee assistance program

EOE

Rev. 7/2026