Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Westside Children's Therapy; Elmhurst (IL); In loco; USD 76.000 - 96.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Medical, dental and vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Team mentorship & training

Employee assistance program

Descrizione del lavoro

Westside Children's Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary pediatric team in Elmhurst, IL. You’ll assess clients, design engaging, development-focused interventions, and guide families to implement strategies at home and in sessions.

The role emphasizes collaboration with SLPs, PTs, counselors, and ABA professionals, with a focus on sensory integration, feeding, and mental health in children. A supportive mentorship culture accompanies a structured schedule.

Competenze

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) exam passed or eligible.
• Illinois OT licensure or licensure eligible.
• Strong collaboration and communication with families and multidisciplinary teams.

Mansioni

• Assess clients for adaptations and use of equipment when necessary.
• Identify and implement interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, regulation, and more.
• Provide support and guidance to families to foster treatment practices.

Conoscenze

Creative session design

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Formazione

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

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:Competitive Hourly Rates: $55–$70, per hour, based on skills and experienceAccess Benefits: including Medical, Dental, and Vision, based on eligibility401(k) with Company MatchEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Vacation, Sick Days & HolidaysTeam 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 skillsSchedule: Monday through Friday 3 - 7 pm, and/or Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm