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Westside Children's Therapy

Occupational Therapist

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What they do

An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.

$88,059 / year median in Illinois

-2% projected decline

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Job Description

Why Join Westside? At Westside, we believe therapy should be fun, collaborative, and life-changing. As an Occupational Therapist, you'll hone your skills and specialize in areas like Sensory Integration Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Pediatric Mental Health while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Clinical Counselors, and ABA professionals.
Perks & Benefits:
Salary Range:
$73,000 - $103,500, aligned with skills and experience
Realistic Productivity Expectations:
26 Direct Treatment Hours per Week Up to $14,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity Goals Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement Team Approach with
Structured Mentorship &Training Fun, Collaborative Culture:
team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership
What You'll Do:
Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client's fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self care skills, regulation, and more Provide support and guidance to the clients' family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment
What We're Looking For:
Master's or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy progra Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy OT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois What Makes You a
Great Fit:
You have a creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clients You have a collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population You have strong verbal and written communication skills