Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wheaton

Blue Bird Day, LLC; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid time off and holidays

CEU Reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Blue Bird Day, LLC in Wheaton, IL, is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our clinic-based team for children ages 2–7 with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing needs. The role focuses on evidence-based, play-focused therapy in a multidisciplinary setting.

You will provide individualized and group sessions, collaborate daily with PTs, SLPs, and social workers, and document progress for families to support continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Pediatric occupational therapy focus in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group therapy for children 2–7 years old.
• CollaborATE daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers.
• Document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care.

Skills

Pediatric OT

DIR/Floortime

Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)

Reflex integration

Team collaboration

Documentation

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Wheaton

Department: Occupational Therapy Full Time Wheaton, Illinois, United States - 60189

Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Therapeutic Preschool and Kindergarten Program

140 East Loop Road Wheaton, IL | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:00 PM - no evenings or weekends.

Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinic-based Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Wheaton, IL. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide occupational therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, fine motor development, and independence through:

• Providing individualized and group therapy
• Implementing client-centered therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), and reflex integration
• Collaborating daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care
• Salary: $72,000–$85,000, based on experience and qualifications
• Annual merit increases
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid time off and holidays
• CEU Reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Free onsite parking

Schedule & Location

• Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm
• Location: 140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL 60189

Why Join Blue Bird Day?

At Blue Bird Day, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based setting. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth and evidence-based therapeutic interventions.