Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Westside Children’s Therapy Inc.; Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Team mentorship & training

Fun, collaborative culture

Job summary

Westside Children’s Therapy Inc. is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist in the New Lenox/Frankfort area to support pediatric clients with diverse needs.

You’ll assess, plan, and implement therapy, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver engaging, evidence-based interventions. Ideal candidates hold an OT degree, are licensed or license-eligible in Illinois, and bring a passion for neurodiverse pediatric populations, strong communication, and teamwork to the clinic.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.
• OT licensure or license eligible in the state of Illinois.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Creative mindset

Collaborative spirit

Strong communication

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

Job description

# Occupational Therapist - Part TimeNew Lenox Clinic - New Lenox, IL 60451; Frankfort Clinic - Frankfort, IL 60423## OverviewSalary Range$55.00 - $70.00 HourlyJob ShiftPart Time: Open AvailabilityEducation LevelGraduate DegreeCategoryOccupational Therapy## DescriptionWhy 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 experience* Access Benefits: including Medical, Dental, and Vision, based on eligibility* 401(k) with Company Match* Employee Assistance Program* Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays* Team Approach with Structured Mentorship &Training* Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership### What You’ll Do:* Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary* Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client’s fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self care skills, regulation, and more* Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment## QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For:* Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program* Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy* OT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois### What Makes You a Great Fit:* You have a creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clients* You have a collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team* You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population* You have strong verbal and written communication skills