Pediatric OT for Early Intervention & School-Aged Kids

BMS Pediatric; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, P.C. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide in-person OT services to infants through adolescents within home, school, and community settings across Chicago and the south/southwest suburbs.

The role is a 1099 Independent Contractor with flexible, part-time scheduling and potential caseload growth. Candidates must have an Illinois OT license (ACOTE degree) and private insurance credentialing support is provided.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited program required.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois Occupational Therapist license required.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number required.
• NBCOT certification preferred.
• Illinois Early Intervention credential required for Early Intervention assignments, or eligibility and willingness to obtain credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy evaluations and direct intervention services to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans targeting fine motor coordination, visual motor integration, sensory processing, motor planning, self-care, and functional daily living skills.
• Provide Early Intervention services to children birth through age three in natural environments, including homes, childcare programs, and community settings.
• Utilize family-centered practices and caregiver coaching to support developmental progress.
• Provide medically necessary occupational therapy services to school-aged children with developmental, sensory, motor, and functional challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, establish measurable treatment goals, and complete written reports within required timelines.
• Address functional skills related to handwriting, feeding participation, dressing, grooming, play, emotional regulation, and independence.
• Implement individualized interventions to improve children's participation in home, community, and daily living activities.
• Collaborate with caregivers, SLPs, developmental therapists, PTs, and other professionals for coordinated care.
• Participate in IFSP meetings, interdisciplinary consultations, and treatment planning discussions.

Skills

Strong clinical reasoning

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

OT Degree (ACOTE)

Illinois OT License

NPI Number

NBCOT (preferred)

EI credential (or willingness)

Job description

BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, P.C. is seeking a Pediatric Occupational Therapist to provide in-person OT services to infants through adolescents within home, school, and community settings across Chicago and the south/southwest suburbs.

The role is a 1099 Independent Contractor with flexible, part-time scheduling and potential caseload growth. Candidates must have an Illinois OT license (ACOTE degree) and private insurance credentialing support is provided.