Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Comprehensive Learning Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Comprehensive Learning Services (CLS) is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Chicago, IL. The role includes evaluating fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, and self-care, while delivering individualized, play-based therapy in home, school, and community contexts.

You will develop treatment plans, document progress, and collaborate with caregivers and CLS clinicians. The role supports multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Clinical OT skills in pediatric assessment, treatment planning, and sensory processing needs.
• Design and deliver play-based therapy promoting self-care, school readiness, and independence.
• Strong collaboration with caregivers, educators, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Accurate documentation, time management, and caseload organization.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice and family-centered care.
• Master’s or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current IL OT license (or eligible) and NBCOT certification.
• Experience in pediatric settings such as outpatient clinics or schools.
• Comfort with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences.

Responsibilities

• Assess children’s fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, and functional performance.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans and provide direct therapy sessions.
• Document progress and collaborate with caregivers, educators, and CLS clinicians.
• Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings and contribute to care plans.
• Support program development and maintain best practices through ongoing professional learning.

Skills

Pediatric OT skills

Play-based therapy

Collaboration

Documentation

Evidence-based care

Pediatric experience

Autism/ADHD experience

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in OT

Illinois OT license

NBCOT certification

Job description

Company Description

Comprehensive Learning Services (CLS) is a multidisciplinary center serving children with diverse academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs in the Chicagoland area. Our team of professionals works collaboratively to close the gap between each child’s current abilities and their full potential. CLS strives to be a trusted resource for families seeking coordinated, high-quality support in one convenient location. We offer a broad range of services, including educational therapy, social skills groups, executive function coaching, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), and parent coaching. Our mission is to help every child access the tools and care needed to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Role Description

This is a full-time or part-time position, on-site Pediatric Occupational Therapist role based in Chicago, IL. The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will assess children’s fine and gross motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, and functional performance in home, school, and community contexts. Daily responsibilities include developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, providing direct therapy sessions, documenting progress, and collaborating closely with caregivers, educators, and other CLS clinicians. The role involves participating in multidisciplinary team meetings, contributing to comprehensive care plans, and offering family education and home program recommendations. The Pediatric Occupational Therapist will also support program development and maintain best practices in pediatric occupational therapy through ongoing professional learning.

Qualifications

• Clinical occupational therapy skills in pediatric assessment, treatment planning, and intervention for fine motor, gross motor, and sensory processing needs.
• Ability to design and deliver individualized, play-based therapy programs that support self-care, school readiness, and functional independence.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working with caregivers, educators, and multidisciplinary team members.
• Effective documentation, time management, and organizational skills to maintain accurate records and manage a clinical caseload.
• Commitment to evidence-based practice, continuous learning, and culturally responsive, family-centered care.
• Master’s or Doctorate degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current Illinois Occupational Therapist license (or eligibility to obtain) and NBCOT certification.
• Experience in pediatric settings such as outpatient clinics, schools, or early intervention programs preferred.
• Comfort working with children with a range of developmental, learning, and behavioral needs, including autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, and sensory processing differences.