Occupational Therapist

Westside Children's Therapy; Illinois; On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Westside is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary pediatric team focusing on sensory integration, feeding therapy, and mental health support.

You will assess clients, implement interventions, and coach families to adopt treatment practices. Illinois licensure or eligibility is required; Master’s or Doctoral degree is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• OT licensure in Illinois or license eligible.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for adaptations and equipment needs.
• Implement interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care and regulation.
• Support families to reinforce procedures used in treatment.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Collaborative team player

Strong communication

Creative session design

Education

Master's or Doctoral in Occupational Therapy

Job description

Why Join Westside?At Westside, we believe therapy should be fun, collaborative, and life-changing. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll hone your skills and specialize in areas like Sensory Integration Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Pediatric Mental Health while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Clinical Counselors, and ABA professionals.Perks & Benefits:Salary Range: $73,000 - $103,500, aligned with skills and experienceRealistic Productivity Expectations: 26 Direct Treatment Hours per WeekUp to $14,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity GoalsComprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision401(k) with Company MatchPaid Vacation, Sick Days & HolidaysCEU & Professional Development ReimbursementTeam Approach with Structured Mentorship &TrainingFun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadershipWhat You’ll Do:Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessaryIdentify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client’s fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self care skills, regulation, and moreProvide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatmentWhat We’re Looking For:Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy programSuccessfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational TherapyOT licensure or license eligible, in the state of IllinoisWhat Makes You a Great Fit:You have a creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clientsYou have a collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a teamYou have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric populationYou have strong verbal and written communication skills