Occupational Therapist - Part Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Mentorship & training

Team events & collaborative culture

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in Illinois. You will assess pediatric clients, implement therapeutic interventions to enhance fine motor, language, cognition, and self-care skills, and guide families to reinforce treatment at home.

The role emphasizes collaboration with SLPs, PTs, counselors, and ABA professionals, with competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 3–7 pm.

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 when necessary.
• Identify and implement therapeutic interventions to develop fine motor, cognition, language, self-care, and regulation skills.
• Provide support and guidance to families to foster treatment practices.

Skills

Creative mindset

Collaborative spirit

Strong communication

Neurodiverse pediatric population

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