Occupational Therapist - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Mentorship & training

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy seeks a licensed pediatric Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team in Illinois. You will assess and treat children, applying interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulatory skills.

The role includes mentoring families to reinforce therapeutic practices and collaborating with SLPs, PTs, counselors, and ABA professionals in a supportive, fun environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program.
• OT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois.
• Experience with pediatric clients and collaborative care with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Team collaboration

Verbal & written communication

Creative session design

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 skillsSchedule: Monday through Friday 3 - 7 pm, and/or Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm