Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Wheaton

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary with merit increases

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Life and disability insurance

FSA

Paid time off and holidays

CEU Reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Blue Bird Day, LLC in Wheaton, IL is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant to work with children ages 2-7 who have ASD, ADHD, and other neurodiverse needs. You will deliver evidence-based, play-focused therapy in a clinic setting.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and families, provide individualized and group sessions, document progress, and support continuity of care. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive, team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• Provide occupational therapy to children ages 2-7 with ASD, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs.
• Collaborate daily with a multidisciplinary team including physical and speech therapists, and social workers.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized and group therapy.
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care.
• Fostering sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, and fine motor development.

Job description

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Wheaton

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

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.

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
• Salary: $56,000-$65,000, 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.

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