Pediatric Occupational Therapist

My Recess Therapy; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

My Recess Therapy in St. Charles, IL is seeking a warm, skilled Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team.

This generalist role emphasizes emotional and sensory regulation, working with infants to school-age children to plan and deliver play-based intervention that supports sensory processing, self-regulation, motor development, and functional independence at home, at school, and in the community.

Qualifications

• Masters or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy with active Illinois license.
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric clinical experience or strong fieldwork background.
• Working knowledge of sensory processing and self-regulation.
• Excellent communication with children, families, and professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations using standardized and clinical assessments of sensory processing and motor skills.
• Develop & implement play-based treatment plans focusing on emotional and sensory regulation.
• Provide direct therapy across settings including sensory gym and early intervention.
• Partner with families as active team members, coaching and modeling strategies.
• Collaborate with in-house and external professionals to coordinate care.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Maintain a consistent caseload and participate in team meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Pediatric Occupational Therapy

Sensory processing

Self-regulation

Communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Illinois OT license

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About My Recess Therapy

At My Recess Therapy, we’re more than a pediatric therapy clinic — we’re a community of therapists who love helping kids, supporting families, and growing together. For over 13 years, we’ve partnered with families across the Tri-Cities and Fox Valley to provide playful, relationship-centered occupational, speech, and feeding therapy. Our mission is simple: support kids and families on a foundation of FUN — through strong, supported therapists.

Why You’ll Love My Recess

A team that has your back — hands-on clinical mentorship and case consultation built in.

Grow your career your way — sensory integration, feeding, reflex integration, oral adhesions, early intervention, groups, or leadership.

Make a meaningful impact — lasting relationships with children, families, and your community.

Job Summary

We are looking for a warm, skilled, and curious Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in St. Charles, IL. This is a generalist pediatric OT role with a strong emphasis on emotional and sensory regulation. You will work with infants, toddlers, and school‑age children and their families to evaluate, plan, and deliver play‑based intervention that supports sensory processing, self‑regulation, motor development, and functional independence at home, at school, and in the community.

You’ll collaborate closely with families and caregivers, our in‑house speech and feeding therapists, and outside professionals including pediatricians, early intervention providers, school teams, and other community specialists. There is opportunity to work with early intervention (birth–3) clients.

Therapists with advanced training in oral motor/feeding therapy, infant motor development & oral adhesions (tongue/lip ties), reflex integration, DIR/Floortime, or DMI (Dynamic Movement Intervention) may be eligible for a $2,500 specialty bonus (see Benefits & Compensation).

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations using standardized and clinical assessments of sensory processing, self‑regulation, fine and gross motor skills, visual‑motor skills, postural control, and activities of daily living.
• Develop & implement individualized, play‑based treatment plans that follow the child’s lead and target emotional and sensory regulation, motor skills, and functional participation.
• Provide direct treatment across settings as needed, including our sensory gym and early intervention (birth–3).
• Partner with parents and caregivers as active members of the team — coaching, modeling strategies, and building practical home programs.
• Collaborate with in‑house therapists and outside professionals (pediatricians, early intervention teams, school staff, other community providers) to coordinate care.
• Complete documentation timely & accurately.
• Maintain a consistent caseload and schedule, communicate proactively with families, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultation, and continuing education.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; active Illinois OT license
• Minimum 2 years of pediatric clinical experience (private practice, EI, or sensory clinic preferred). New grads with strong pediatric fieldwork considered.
• Working knowledge of sensory processing and self‑regulation frameworks.
• Strong communication skills; able to build trust with children, parents, and referring professionals.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• Advanced training in oral motor/feeding therapy (e.g., Get Permission, Beckman Oral Motor), infant motor development &/or oral adhesions, reflex integration (e.g., MNRI, Rhythmic Movement Training), DIR/Floortime, or DMI (Dynamic Movement Intervention) — specialty bonus eligible.
• Experience with Illinois Early Intervention (EI credential or willingness to obtain).
• Training in sensory integration or trauma‑informed / relationship‑based approaches.
• Knowledge of Tri‑Cities and Fox Valley community resources and school systems.
• Comfortable getting messy, being outside, and playing hard, that’s where the magic happens.

Benefits & Compensation

• $72,000–$92,000/year full‑time or $50–$64/hour part‑time, commensurate with experience.
• $2,500 specialty bonus for therapists with advanced training in oral motor/feeding, infant motor/oral adhesions, reflex integration, DIR, or DMI (paid half at 90 days, half at 6 months).
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short‑term disability (including maternity coverage).
• Continuing education stipend to support advanced certification.
• Mentorship, case consultation, and professional development support.
• A warm, supportive team that takes care of each other.

This position requires the ability to lift, carry, and position children (up to 40 lbs), move actively on the floor and in the sensory gym, and pass a background check.

My Recess Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.