Pediatric Occupational Therapist

BMS Pediatric Therapy Group • Chicago, IL

9d • $55 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, P.C. is a therapist-owned private practice providing speech, occupational, and developmental therapy services to children ages 6 months through 18 years across the Chicagoland area. The Pediatric Occupational Therapist provides in-person services to children receiving Early Intervention and school-aged children receiving occupational therapy through private insurance. Services take place in home and community-based settings throughout Chicago and the south/southwest suburbs.

The therapist supports children's functional independence, developmental progress, and participation in everyday activities through individualized evaluations, evidence-based interventions, family-centered practices, caregiver coaching, and coordinated care. The role includes maintaining documentation consistent with insurance requirements, medical necessity, and Illinois Early Intervention requirements. This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity with flexible, part-time scheduling and potential for caseload growth.

Requirements

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program.
• Active, unrestricted Illinois Occupational Therapist license.
• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number at the time of application.
• Eligibility for credentialing and enrollment with private insurance payers.
• Illinois Early Intervention credential for Early Intervention assignments, or eligibility and willingness to obtain credentialing.
• Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy assessment tools, evidence-based interventions, and developmental milestones.
• Strong clinical reasoning and organizational skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable transportation to assigned service locations.

Nice To Haves

• NBCOT certification.
• Previous pediatric occupational therapy experience.
• Experience providing services to infants, toddlers, and school-aged children.
• Experience supporting children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, fine motor delays, and other developmental or functional challenges.
• Experience providing insurance-funded pediatric occupational therapy services and completing documentation supporting medical necessity, treatment authorization, and reimbursement.
• After-school and evening availability for school-aged clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized occupational therapy evaluations and direct intervention services to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents.
• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans targeting fine motor coordination, visual motor integration, sensory processing, motor planning, self-care, and functional daily living skills.
• Provide Early Intervention services to children birth through age three in natural environments, including homes, childcare programs, and community settings.
• Use family-centered practices and caregiver coaching to support developmental progress and integrate therapeutic strategies into everyday routines.
• Provide medically necessary occupational therapy services to school-aged children with developmental, sensory, motor, and functional challenges.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations, establish measurable treatment goals, and complete written reports within required timelines.
• Address functional skills related to handwriting, feeding participation, dressing, grooming, play, emotional regulation, and age-appropriate independence.
• Implement individualized interventions to improve children's participation in home, community, and daily living activities.
• Collaborate with caregivers, speech-language pathologists, developmental therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated care.
• Participate in IFSP meetings, interdisciplinary consultations, and treatment planning discussions as appropriate.
• Provide caregiver education, home programming, and practical strategies to promote generalization of therapeutic skills.
• Monitor progress toward treatment goals and adjust interventions based on clinical outcomes and individual needs.
• Maintain accurate treatment notes, evaluation reports, progress summaries, and documentation consistent with insurance authorization, medical necessity, and Illinois Early Intervention requirements.
• Use strong communication, interpersonal skills, and professional judgment when interacting with families, colleagues, and other professionals.
• Maintain required professional credentials and meet applicable insurance payer participation requirements.

Benefits

• Flexible part-time scheduling with opportunities for caseload growth.
• Assistance with private insurance credentialing and enrollment.
• Opportunities to provide services to Early Intervention and privately insured pediatric clients.
• Access to professional collaboration and interdisciplinary support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time