Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Part time

My Recess Therapy; Saint Charles (MO); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Short-term disability

Health insurance

Continuing education stipend

Mentorship & development

Job summary

My Recess Therapy in Elgin, IL is seeking a warm, skilled Pediatric OT to join our team part-time. The ideal schedule is 2-3 afternoons per week, 3:00-7:00 PM, with morning hours available for birth-3 caseloads.

You will evaluate, plan, and deliver play-based interventions to support sensory processing, self-regulation, and motor development for infants through school-age children. Collaborate with families and in-house therapists, participate in mentorship, and contribute to a community that

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; active Illinois OT license.
• 2+ years pediatric experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of sensory processing, self-regulation, motor skills, and daily living.
• Develop and implement individualized, play-based treatment plans that follow the child's lead.
• Partner with parents and caregivers - coaching, modeling strategies, and building practical home programs.
• Collaborate with in-house therapists and outside professionals to coordinate care.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Maintain a consistent caseload and schedule; contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy

Active Illinois OT license

2+ years pediatric experience preferred; new grads with strong pediatric fieldwork considered

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development

About 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 provided playful, relationship-centered occupational, speech, and feeding therapy to families across the Tri-Cities and Fox Valley. Our mission is simple: support kids and families on a foundation of FUN - through strong, supported therapists.

We're entering a new chapter under a new owner - a pediatric OT with 27 years of experience - investing in clinical mentorship, specialty training, and building a team where therapists get to grow.

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/oral motor, infants, reflex integration, DIR, early intervention, parent coaching, groups, or clinical leadership. We'll support your growth wherever your passions lead.
• Make a meaningful impact - lasting relationships with children, families, and your community.

Job Summary

We're looking for a warm, skilled, curious Pediatric OT to join our team part-time at our Elgin, IL location. Ideal schedule is 2-3 afternoons per week, 3:00-7:00 PM. Morning hours are available for infant and early intervention (birth-3) caseloads, and we're open to building toward more days or full-time. Whatever the schedule, you'll have a consistent caseload you can count on. 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, and motor development.

You'll collaborate closely with families, our in-house speech and feeding therapists, and outside professionals including pediatricians, early intervention providers, and school teams. Opportunity to work with early intervention clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of sensory processing, self-regulation, motor skills, and daily living.
• Develop and implement individualized, play-based treatment plans that follow the child's lead.
• Partner with parents and caregivers - coaching, modeling strategies, and building practical home programs.
• Collaborate with in-house therapists and outside professionals to coordinate care.
• Complete documentation timely and accurately.
• Maintain a consistent caseload and schedule; contribute to a collaborative team culture.

Required Qualifications

• Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; active Illinois OT license.
• 2+ years pediatric experience 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

• Advanced training in oral motor/feeding, infant motor development and oral adhesions, reflex integration, DIR/Floortime, or DMI - specialty bonus eligible.
• Illinois EI credential or willingness to obtain.
• Comfortable getting messy, being outside, and playing hard.

Benefits & Compensation

• $50-64/hour part-time or $72,000-92,000/year full-time, commensurate with experience.
• $1,500 part-time / $2,500 full-time specialty bonus for advanced training in the specialties above (half at 90 days, half at 6 months).
• 401(k), paid time off, short-term disability (including maternity coverage), health insurance for qualifying schedules.
• Continuing education stipend, mentorship, and professional development support.

Requires the ability to lift, carry, and position children (up to 40 lbs) and a background check.

My Recess Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.