Pediatric Occupational Therapist

About the Role

• Home-based role serving primarily early-intervention clients (birth to three) in the Chicagoland area.
• Sessions are play-based, child-led, and grounded in early intervention principles.
• Work alongside parents and caregivers, coaching them to integrate progress into daily routines.
• Build goals that fit each family's real routines.
• Supported Service Areas Include: CFC 6 (Evanston, Skokie, Morton Grove, Niles, Glenview, Glencoe, Wilmette, Winnetka); CFC 11.

Flexible Scheduling

• Set your own schedule and build your caseload around your life and families' routines.
• Full-time position requires a minimum of 25 sessions per week.
• Sessions beyond 25 per week are paid with a 20% increase of your hourly rate.

Benefits

• Monthly health insurance stipend.
• Monthly cell phone stipend.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off.
• Mileage reimbursement for home visits.
• Annual CEU budget.
• License renewal covered.
• iPad and equipment provided.
• Professional liability (malpractice) coverage.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide OT treatment to infants and young children in their homes and everyday settings.
• Coach parents and caregivers so progress carries into daily routines after sessions.
• Contribute to IFSP goals alongside the early intervention team.
• Keep timely, accurate documentation with a light admin load.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Degree in Occupational Therapy.
• Active or pending Illinois OT license.
• Reliable vehicle.
• Comfort working independently in family homes.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in early intervention, play-based, child-led, family-centered care.
• Neurodiversity affirming.
• New graduates are welcome.
• Illinois Early Intervention credential is a plus. (Support provided to earn credential if not currently held).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) is a plus.