Pediatric Occupational Therapist — Sensory & Feeding

Westside Children's Therapy; Oak Lawn (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee assistance program

Paid vacation, sick days & holidays

Mentorship and training

Fun, collaborative culture

Job summary

Westside Children's Therapy in Illinois is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team serving pediatric clients. You will assess clients, design and implement interventions, and support families to reinforce therapy at home.

The role focuses on Sensory Integration, feeding therapy, fine motor skills, cognition, language, self-care and regulation. A Master’s or Doctoral degree in OT and Illinois licensure are required, with eligibility to obtain licensure if in process.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited OT program.
• Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in OT (NBCOT).
• OT licensure or license eligible in Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients for adaptations and use of equipment when necessary.
• Identify and implement therapeutic interventions to develop fine motor skills, cognition, language, self-care, regulation, and more.
• Provide guidance to families to reinforce treatment at home.

Skills

Team collaboration

Creative mindset

Strong communication

Pediatric therapy experience

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure or license eligible (IL)

Job description

Westside Children's Therapy in Illinois is seeking an Occupational Therapist to join a multidisciplinary team serving pediatric clients. You will assess clients, design and implement interventions, and support families to reinforce therapy at home.

The role focuses on Sensory Integration, feeding therapy, fine motor skills, cognition, language, self-care and regulation. A Master’s or Doctoral degree in OT and Illinois licensure are required, with eligibility to obtain licensure if in process.