Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago (AV)

Eyas Landing • Chicago, IL

9d • $72,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL. Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

Requirements

• Skilled and compassionate clinic-based Occupational Therapist (OT)
• Provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy
• Client-centered therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), and reflex integration
• Collaborate daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers
• Document progress and communicate with families

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs.

Responsibilities

• Foster each child's sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, fine motor development, and independence.
• Providing individualized and group therapy
• Implementing client-centered therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), and reflex integration
• Collaborating daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers
• Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care

Benefits

• $1,500 Sign-on Bonus
• Competitive Salary: $72,000-$85,000
• Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level