Pediatric OT Assistant — Full-Time, Growth & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee assistance programs

Generous PTO

7 paid holidays

Floating holiday

Annual CEU reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Blue Bird Day, LLC seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for its therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program in Wheaton, IL. The OTA will deliver pediatric OT services to children aged 2–7 with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing needs, focusing on play-based, evidence-informed therapy and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM on-site, with a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, holidays, and opportunities for leadership

Qualifications

• Credentials to practice OT therapy.
• Experience working with children or clients with special needs preferred.
• Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, worksmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator.

Responsibilities

• Providing individualized therapy and therapeutic rotations.
• Implementing client-centered therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, 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.

Skills

Proactive problem-solving

Results-oriented

Clear communicator

Team collaboration

Resourceful

Education

Credentials to practice OT therapy

Job description

Blue Bird Day, LLC seeks a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) for its therapeutic preschool and kindergarten program in Wheaton, IL. The OTA will deliver pediatric OT services to children aged 2–7 with ASD, ADHD, and sensory processing needs, focusing on play-based, evidence-informed therapy and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role runs Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM on-site, with a comprehensive benefits package, PTO, holidays, and opportunities for leadership