Occupational Therapist

In2Great Pediatric Therapy•Buffalo Grove, IL

12d•$52 - $65

About The Position

In2Great! Pediatric Therapy is seeking an experienced Occupational Therapist to join its growing, multidisciplinary pediatric therapy clinic. The clinic describes itself as an inclusive, collaborative, clinician-led practice with a warm, safe, and supportive environment, accessible leadership, support staff, and a mentorship program that includes Department Head Supervision. Its multidisciplinary model includes occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language pathology, ABA, and mental health services. The clinic has over 14 years of experience and over 100 staff, and emphasizes intentional growth, clinical integrity, ethical care, and long-term careers. The Occupational Therapist will evaluate children's abilities and needs, develop and deliver individualized evidence-based therapy, and collaborate with families, educators, and interdisciplinary professionals. The role focuses on supporting children's functional abilities, independence, development, and participation across relevant environments. The clinic offers competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and quarterly CEU funding.

Requirements

Be an occupational therapy practitioner who is board certified, registered, and licensed in Illinois.
Hold current state licensure or certification as an occupational therapist.
Have experience working with children of all ages with a range of disabilities, including developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and physical impairments.
Be familiar with the DIR/Floor time model and its principles for promoting child development through respectful, child-led interactions and relationships.
Be proficient in DIR/Floor time techniques, including following the child's lead, creating opportunities for shared attention and engagement, and scaffolding interactions to support higher-level developmental capacities.
Understand naturalistic environment therapy approaches, including embedding therapeutic activities in a child's routines, interests, and play experiences.
Be able to adapt therapy techniques and interventions to a child's strengths, preferences, and sensory processing patterns in naturalistic environments such as home, school, or community settings.
Integrate sensory-based interventions and environmental modifications to support sensory regulation and participation in daily activities in naturalistic contexts.
Be proficient in pediatric assessments, including standardized evaluations and clinical observations.
Have strong interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with children, parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.
Be able to develop individualized treatment plans and implement interventions tailored to each child's needs and goals.
Demonstrate empathy, patience, and creativity in engaging children and fostering a positive therapeutic environment.
Have organizational skills to manage caseloads, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate documentation.
Show commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning in pediatric occupational therapy.

Nice To Haves

Certification or specialization in pediatric occupational therapy.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate children's motor, sensory, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.
Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, focusing on children's functional abilities and independence.
Provide therapy using evidence-based techniques and interventions to address specific goals and objectives.
Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals to support consistency and carryover of therapy strategies across environments.
Monitor children's progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
Educate parents and caregivers on strategies to support child development and carry over therapy goals at home and in other settings.
Maintain accurate therapy session documentation, progress notes, and reports in compliance with regulatory standards.
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary collaborations to coordinate care and promote holistic approaches to child development.

Benefits

Competitive wages.
Comprehensive, competitively priced insurance benefits, including health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance.
Retirement plan.
A device for each employee.
Expansive paid time off plan, with opportunities to earn additional paid time off.
CEU dollars awarded each quarter.
Annual bonuses.
Employee Assistance Program to support balance and help prevent burnout.
Mentorship program for new therapists, including Department Head Supervision.
Individualized growth plans and opportunities for professional growth.