Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Wheaton

Blue Bird Day; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Competitive PTO & holidays

401k with employer contributions

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Blue Bird Day in Wheaton, IL seeks a dedicated Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant to provide evidence-based, play-focused therapy for children aged 2–7 with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorders. You will implement DIR/Floortime, IRM, and reflex integration while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to foster sensory processing, motor coordination, and independence.

The role offers a 8-4:30 schedule, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision, life and

Qualifications

• Pediatric OT related approaches used with children 2–7 years old.
• DIR/Floortime, IRM, and reflex integration are referenced.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support therapy goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and group pediatric occupational therapy.
• Collaborate daily with physical, speech therapists, and social workers.
• Document progress and communicate with families to support continuity of care.

Skills

DIR/Floortime

Intentional Relationship Model (IRM)

Reflex integration

Collaboration with therapists

Job description

Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinic-based Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) 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.

About the Role

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) 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

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: $56,000 -$65,000
• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions

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.

Please see our full Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.