Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Westside Children's Therapy; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Vacation

Sick Days & Holidays

Team mentorship & training

Fun, collaborative culture

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy in Rockford, IL is seeking a licensed Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team. You’ll work with pediatric clients, applying sensory integration, feeding therapy, and mental health strategies to support development and daily living skills.

The role offers competitive hourly pay, benefits, paid time off, and a collaborative culture with mentorship and ongoing training to help you grow as a clinician.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pediatric therapy

Sensory integration

Team collaboration

Communication skills

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