Occupational Therapist

Westside Children's Therapy; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 103,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

CEU reimbursement

Team mentorship

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy in Loves Park, IL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You’ll assess clients, plan interventions to build fine motor, cognition, language, self‑care, and regulation skills, and coach families to reinforce gains at home.

The role focuses on pediatric therapy, including sensory integration and feeding, with structured mentorship, a collaborative culture, and comprehensive benefits, a 401(k) match, paid time off, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT).
• OT licensure or license eligible in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients to determine needs and plan interventions.
• Implement therapies to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation skills.
• Guide and support families to reinforce treatment at home.

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree 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 experience
• Realistic Productivity Expectations: 26 Direct Treatment Hours per Week
• Up to $14,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity Goals
• Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement
• Team Approach with Structured Mentorship & Training
• Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership

What You’ll Do

• Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary
• Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client’s fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self‑care skills, regulation, and more
• Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program
• Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
• OT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois

What Makes You a Great Fit

• You have a creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clients
• You have a collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team
• You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population
• You have strong verbal and written communication skills