Occupational Therapist (OT)

BY YOUR SIDE Autism Therapy Services; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 71,100 - 86,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Flexible schedule with 1 remote day

Generous Time Off

Full Benefits Package

Career Growth Opportunities

Positive Team Culture

Job summary

A therapy service provider in Crystal Lake, Illinois is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and create therapy plans addressing various skills including sensory processing and motor functions. The role involves direct therapy, maintaining licenses, and supervising support personnel. This full-time position offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and extensive benefits including generous time off. Candidates must possess a relevant degree and state license.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy required.
• State-licensed Occupational Therapist essential.
• Must have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Participate in multidisciplinary evaluation processes.
• Create and maintain comprehensive therapy plans.
• Provide therapy focusing on fine and gross motor skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Time management

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy

State license in Occupational Therapy

Job description

General Summary

The BY YOUR SIDE Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create and maintain therapy plans that address sensory processing, attention, executive functioning, fine motor, gross motor, self‑help, ADLs, adaptive play, and leisure skills.

Oversight for Occupational Therapy direct services will be provided by the Manager – Speech and Occupational Therapy. The Occupational Therapist is responsible for defining goals, collecting data, establishing treatment plans, and communicating with families. The OT must implement skills obtained during trainings and adhere to the company’s goals and policies.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may frequently be required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

This is a full‑time position and may be considered for a part‑time position. Hours of work and days vary based on the needs of clients and business.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay: $79K+ annually + bonuses (no caps)
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy a flexible schedule with 1 remote day
• Generous Time Off: Over 6 weeks per year, including PTO, holidays, and wellness days.
• Full Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, and even pet insurance!
• Incredible Perks: Like monthly + biannual bonuses
• Career Growth: Structured advancement opportunities and continuing education support.
• Positive Culture: We value teamwork, celebrate wins, and foster a fun, inclusive environment.

Job Description

• Participate in an initial multidisciplinary evaluation process to help evaluate new clients.
• Evaluate, create, and maintain a comprehensive therapy plan for each client.
• Provide individual and group therapy to clients focusing on a variety of areas including but not limited to: fine and gross motor, sensory processing, feeding and social skills.
• Interact with and educate caregivers on helpful therapy approaches and in‑home strategies to facilitate generalization of skills.
• Provide team‑based, collaborative approach for therapy planning and implementation.
• Maintain current Illinois license, NBCOT certification, and necessary continuing education requirements.
• Adhere to the ethical standards of the profession – AOTA and ILOTA guidelines and ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Supervise support personnel (COTAs/OTAs and interns) when necessary.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Direct Therapy Responsibilities

• Provide a minimum of 32 hours of therapy per week.
• Maintain timely professional documentation of clinical notes for direct patient care provided.
• Complete documentation for all pre‑authorizations, initial evaluations, assessments, insurance reports, and progress reports.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• State‑licensed Occupational Therapist.
• Must complete and maintain certification in CPI training (will train on site).
• CPR/First Aid certified or will train on site.
• Knowledge of discipline‑specific assessment tools and procedures.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, and deliver therapy independently.
• Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a team member.
• Excellent time‑management skills with the ability to multi‑task, prioritize, execute on deadlines and produce high quality deliverables with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

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