Occupational Therapist

Job DetailsJob Location: Elmhurst Clinic - Elmhurst, IL 60126Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $73,000.00 - $103,500.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: Full Time: 80 hours per pay periodJob Category: Occupational TherapyWhy Join Westside?

At Westside, we believe therapy should be fun, collaborative, and life-changing. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll hone your skills and specialize in areas like Sensory Integration Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Pediatric Mental Health while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Clinical Counselors, and ABA professionals.

Perks & Benefits:

Salary Range: $73,000 - $103,500, aligned with skills and experience

Realistic Productivity Expectations: 26 Direct Treatment Hours per Week

Up to $14,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity Goals

Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays

CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement

Team Approach with Structured Mentorship &Training

Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership

What You’ll Do:

Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary

Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client’s fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self care skills, regulation, and more

Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment

QualificationsWhat We’re Looking For:

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program

Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy

OT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois

What Makes You a Great Fit:

You have a creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clients

You have a collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team

You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population

You have strong verbal and written communication skills