Occupational Therapist - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Job summary

Westside Children’s Therapy Inc. in Oak Lawn, IL is seeking a part-time Occupational Therapist for evening hours (3-7 pm). Join a multidisciplinary team and help children develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulatory skills with engaging, kid-friendly sessions.

You’ll assess clients, implement therapeutic interventions, and coach families to continue practices at home. Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in OT, NBCOT certification, and Illinois licensure or eligibility;

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Successfully pass the NBCOT.
• OT licensure or license eligible in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary.
• Identify and implement therapeutic interventions for fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, regulation, and more.
• Provide support and guidance to families to foster treatment practices at home.

Skills

creative mindset

collaborative spirit

neurodiverse pediatric population

strong communication

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

NBCOT certification

Illinois OT licensure or eligibility

Job description

Occupational Therapist - Part Time# Occupational Therapist - Part TimeOak Lawn Clinic - Oak Lawn, IL 60453## OverviewSalary Range$55.00 - $70.00 HourlyPosition TypePart Time EveningsJob ShiftPart Time: 3 PM - 7 PMEducation 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**Schedule**: Monday through Friday 3 - 7 pm