Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OTR/L)

HAPPYIAN LLC; Schiller Park (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Happyian Therapy & Academy in Illinois is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join a play-based, collaborative team. Entry-level and experienced therapists are welcome; mentorship and growth are emphasized. Full-time and part-time options with competitive hourly rates are available.

The role emphasizes sensory regulation, family collaboration, and interdisciplinary teamwork to promote skill generalization and independence.

Qualifications

• Illinois OT license (OTR/L).
• Pediatric experience preferred, not required.
• Strong interest in collaborative, play-based care.

Skills

Pediatric OT

Play-based care

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois OT license (OTR/L)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Happyian Therapy & Academy is expanding and seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our collaborative, play-based team. Entry-level therapists and experienced therapists are welcome to apply. We value mentorship, growth, and clinical confidence-building.

Position Options:

• Full-Time: 30+ billable hours – Starting at $51/hour
• Part-Time: 18+ billable hours – Starting at $52/hour

Our Approach:

We provide play-based, relationship-centered OT guided by DIR principles. We emphasize sensory regulation, individualized sensory diets, and collaboration with families and interdisciplinary teams to promote skill generalization and independence.

Mentorship & Support:

• 10 hours/month of mentorship and supervision
• Supervision reassessed annually based on therapist needs
• Paid administrative time
• Strong support for new graduates and developing clinicians

Continuing Education:

• Annual stipend for both full time and part time employees

Benefits (Full-Time):

• Holiday pay, sick days, PTO accrual
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications:

• Illinois OT license (OTR/L)
• Pediatric experience preferred, not required
• Strong interest in collaborative, play-based care