Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range: $73,000 - $103,500

Performance bonus up to $14,000

Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dent,

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

CEU & professional development reimb.

Mentorship & training in a team-driven

Fun, collaborative culture

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy in Illinois seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary pediatric team. You will assess clients, implement therapies, and guide families to reinforce skills at home and in daily routines.

The role focuses on play-based therapy, sensory integration, and feeding supports, with mentorship, professional development, and a strong teamwork culture. A master’s or doctoral OT degree and IL license are required.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• OT licensure or license eligible in Illinois; NBCOT certification pursued.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for adaptations and use of equipment when necessary.
• Identify and implement therapeutic interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care and regulation skills.
• Support families to reinforce treatment goals in daily activities.

Skills

Creative session design

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in OT

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