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Occupational Therapist (Early Intervention)
Job Description
Sign-On Bonus:
$2,000 (for full-time employee)
•Pay Range increases in October 2026!
•Do you love helping little ones reach big milestones? Join Oak Leyden Children Services and make an impact in the lives of children birth to six years old. We're looking for a passionate Occupational Therapist who's ready to bring creativity, compassion, and expertise to our families in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Why You'll Love Working With Us:
Variety in your day: in-home Early Intervention and center-based therapy for preschoolers. A multidisciplinary team that collaborates, supports, and learns together. Mentorship from our OT Team Lead plus monthly team meetings to stay connected. 3-4 trainings annually for Early Intervention credit. Prompt payments —no waiting on insurance or state delays. Full-time employees enjoy healthcare benefits and a salary-exempt position.
What We're Looking For:
Master's degree in Occupational Therapy. Illinois OT licensure. Pediatric experience (birth-6). Illinois Early Intervention credential preferred (we'll help you get it if needed!). At Oak Leyden, you're not just providing therapy—you're helping children unlock their potential. Oak Leyden provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Benefits for full time employees include accrued PTO, sick time, Medical, Dental Vision, Disability, accident, critical illness, life insurance, and 401K.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$68,000.00 - $78,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health and Wellness Programs
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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