Occupational Therapist

Westside Children's Therapy; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

CEU Reimbursement

Mentorship & Training

Team events

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to provide pediatric occupational therapy services, focusing on sensory integration, feeding, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

You will assess, plan, and implement interventions to enhance fine motor skills, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation, while supporting families to reinforce practices at home.

Qualifications

• Must have an OT degree from an accredited program.
• NBCOT certification and IL licensure or licensure eligibility.
• Eligibility for Illinois licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for adaptations and equipment needs.
• Implement interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation skills.
• Guide families to apply treatment strategies at home.

Skills

Creative mindset

Collaborative spirit

Strong communication

Neurodiverse pediatric care

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Illinois OT license eligibility

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