Occupational Therapist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range disclosed

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Mentorship & professional development

Job summary

Westside Children’s Therapy seeks an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary Illinois team, delivering pediatric OT services focused on fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation. You will assess clients, plan effective interventions, and collaborate with families to implement treatment strategies.

You will thrive in a fun, collaborative culture with mentorship, ongoing professional development, and a commitment to neurodiverse pediatric populations.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy (OT) from an accredited program.
• OT licensure or eligible to practice in Illinois; NBCOT certification.
• Strong collaboration and communication with families and multispecialty team.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary.
• Identify and implement therapeutic interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation skills.
• Provide support and guidance to families to reinforce treatment goals at home and in daily routines.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Creativity in pediatrics

Education

Master's/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