Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Make a Difference with a Team That Truly Listens. Join Us as an Occupational Therapist.

$33–$66/hour | Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities | Flexible Schedule | Work–Life Balance | Supportive Leadership

Plus:
Impact Bonus

• Flexible scheduling with the ability to mirror school schedules
• A culture that truly supports work–life balance
• Impact Bonus, opportunities to earn extra income based on your impact and contributions
• Paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs) & supervision hours
• Paid for all hours worked, not just direct therapy
• Sensory gyms, adaptive equipment, and play-based therapy spaces
• Collaborative team including Physical Therapists (PT), Speech Therapists (ST), Developmental Therapists (DT), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professionals
• Generous PTO, including vacation time after 90 days
• Paid holidays off
• Competitive benefits & relocation assistance
• Localized, supportive managers who are present and accessible
• Qualify for federal student loan forgiveness; as a not-for-profit employee, you could have your student loans forgiven after 10 years of eligible service

You’ll support children birth through age 18 in Early Intervention, clinic-based therapy, or a blend of both. You’ll collaborate with a caring interdisciplinary team and may supervise a COTA and fieldwork students.

• Carry a pediatric caseload (birth–18)
• Complete initial and ongoing evaluations across fine motor, sensory processing, ADLs, and more
• Develop and update treatment plans and documentation
• Partner with therapists across multiple disciplines
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and interns
• Early Intervention training provided for those who wish to expand their skills

• Master’s degree in OT and NBCOT certification
• Illinois OT license (or license-eligible)
• Early Intervention credential preferred
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Valid Illinois driver’s license & insurance

At Lifelong Access, people feel seen, heard, and supported, for our staff and the families we proudly serve.

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.