Pediatric OT - Play-Based Therapy & Early Intervention

Lead the Way Therapy LLC; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time or part-time

Competitive pay

Annual CE stipend

Mentorship opportunities

Family-centered team

Job summary

Lead The Way Therapy in Glendale Heights, Illinois, seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver play-based therapy for children from birth to school age. You will work in a brand-new clinic part of a collaborative team that values mentorship and ongoing education.

Join a role that blends clinic and home-based sessions, emphasizes sensory integration and relationship-driven care, and supports professional growth with DIR/Floortime approaches.

Qualifications

• Licensed Occupational Therapist (Illinois) – required.
• Experience or interest in working with children from birth to school-age.
• Interest in DIR/Floortime and Early Intervention; mentoring available.

Responsibilities

• Conduct OT evaluations to assess developmental, sensory, and motor needs.
• Develop individualized, family-centered goals and treatment plans.
• Provide play-based sessions in clinic and in natural environments (homes, daycares).
• Document sessions and progress per professional and insurance requirements.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to support the whole child.
• Empower families with strategies to continue progress at home.

Skills

Play-based learning

Sensory integration

Relationship-driven care

Mentorship willingness

Job description

Lead The Way Therapy in Glendale Heights, Illinois, seeks a licensed Occupational Therapist to deliver play-based therapy for children from birth to school age. You will work in a brand-new clinic part of a collaborative team that values mentorship and ongoing education.

Join a role that blends clinic and home-based sessions, emphasizes sensory integration and relationship-driven care, and supports professional growth with DIR/Floortime approaches.