Occupational Therapist (OT)

byyoursideac; Crystal Lake (IL); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Student loan repayment

Flexible schedule

Remote day

4-day work week

Generous time off

Full benefits package

Bonuses

Career growth

Positive culture

Job summary

BY YOUR SIDE is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Illinois. You will help evaluate new clients, develop and maintain therapy plans, and provide both individual and group therapy across motor, sensory, feeding, and social domains.

You will educate families and collaborate with colleagues to ensure effective at-home strategies, while maintaining licensure, HIPAA, and professional standards. This role offers a flexible schedule with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy.
• Current Illinois OT license and NBCOT certification.
• CPI training and CPR/First Aid certification (training on site).
• Knowledge of discipline-specific assessment tools and procedures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. (no visa sponsorship).

Responsibilities

• 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 focusing on motor, sensory, feeding, and social skills.
• Educate caregivers on home strategies to generalize skills.
• Collaborate with the team for planning and implementation of therapy.
• Maintain Illinois license, NBCOT certification, and continuing education.
• Adhere to HIPAA and AOTA/ILOTA guidelines; supervise COTAs/OTAs when needed.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

State Licensed Occupational Therapist

Tools

Microsoft Office

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. Ability to implement skills obtained during trainings and adhere to the companies’ 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 is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl. 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 full-time position and may be considered for a part-time position, and hours of work and days vary based on the needs of clients/business

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Competitive Pay: $79K+ Annually + Bonuses (no caps)
• Student Loan Repayment: up to $10K
• Work-Life Balance: flexible schedule with 1 remote day or 4 day work week!
• 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.
• Completion of 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 details.
• 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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