Occupational Therapist - Part time

Westside Children's Therapy; Illinois; On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy in Illinois is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team and deliver pediatric therapy services. You will assess clients and design engaging interventions targeting sensory integration, feeding, fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation in a fun, child-centered way.

You will collaborate with Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Clinical Counselors, andABA professionals to support families, provide guidance, and

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successfully pass the NBCOT exam and achieve Illinois licensure or eligibility.
• OT licensure or license eligible in Illinois.
• Experience in pediatric therapy and sensory/motor skills is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and implement interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation skills.
• Provide family guidance to reinforce treatment at home.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support pediatric clients.

Skills

Creative mindset

Collaborative spirit

Verbal communication

Written communication

Adaptability

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure or eligibility in Illinois

NBCOT Certification

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