Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Westside Children's Therapy; Lombard (IL); On-site; USD 75,768,000 - 96,432,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays

Team mentorship and training

Fun collaborative culture

Job summary

Westside Children’s Therapy in Lombard, IL is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You will assess clients, implement therapeutic interventions, and support families to reinforce skills learned in treatment.

Evening hours from 3–7 pm Monday through Friday are available, with a focus on pediatric populations. The role offers competitive hourly rates, comprehensive benefits, and mentorship within a collaborative culture aimed at improving neurodiverse children’s

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• OT licensure or license eligible in the state of Illinois. NBCOT is preferred? (not stated)

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Fine motor skills development

Cognition

Language skills

Self-care skills

Regulation

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure or license eligible in Illinois

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 skillsSchedule: Monday through Friday, 3 - 7 pm with some daytime hours