Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Westside Children's Therapy; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Mentorship & training

Team events

Job summary

Westside is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team. You’ll assess clients for adaptations and use of equipment, and specialize in areas like Sensory Integration Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Pediatric Mental Health.

You’ll collaborate with SLPs, PTs, counselors, and ABA professionals, mentor by skilled staff, and help families implement strategies at home. Illinois OT licensure or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• OT degree from an accredited program.
• Must pass NBCOT or be license-eligible in Illinois.
• Experience in pediatric therapies and sensory integration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and implement interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation.
• Support families to reinforce treatment at home and in daily routines.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure integrated care.

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Sensory integration

Team collaboration

Family guidance

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree 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: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 skills.Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3pm - 6pm, based on clinic need