Pediatric Occupational Therapist

The Little Duck Collective, PLLC is looking to hire a compassionate, independent, and creative Pediatric Occupational Therapist. Our practice follows a child-led, strengths-based model of therapy. This is a part-time position with an opportunity to grow into a full-time position.

If you are a self-starter, detail-oriented, enjoy working with diverse populations, and prefer the flexibility of your own schedule, then this position may be for you! As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist, your primary responsibility will be to provide comprehensive speech and language therapy services to children in various settings, including homes, schools, and daycares. This therapist will be seeing clients primarily through the Illinois Early Intervention program with the possibility of some private clients. You will be expected to cover areas in the suburbs of Chicago of your choosing. You will play a crucial role in assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and speech disorders in pediatric patients, with the goal of improving their motor skills, sensory processing development, and overall quality of life.

Assessment and Evaluation:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate the developmental needs and challenges of pediatric patients.
• Analyze sensory, motor, and cognitive skills to determine areas requiring intervention.

Treatment Planning:

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to set goals.
• Implement evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address fine motor skills, sensory processing, self-care, and activities of daily living.

Therapeutic Interventions:

• Provide direct one-on-one therapy sessions to children, incorporating play-based and age-appropriate activities.
• Utilize adaptive equipment and assistive technology to enhance therapeutic outcomes.

Parent and Caregiver Education:

• Educate parents, caregivers, and other family members on effective strategies to support their child's development at home.
• Collaborate with families to establish home-based activities that reinforce therapy goals.

Progress Monitoring:

• Regularly evaluate and document the progress of each child in therapy.
• Adjust treatment plans as needed and communicate progress to the interdisciplinary team and parents.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, speech therapists, and physical therapists, to ensure a holistic approach to pediatric care.
• Maintain open communication with parents, caregivers, and educators to provide a cohesive support system for the child.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree or doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program.
• Illinois state licensure and certification as an Occupational Therapist.
• New grads are welcome to apply. 1-3+ years of experience in Pediatric Occupational therapy is preferred.
• Illinois Early Intervention credential or interest in pursuing one.
• Experience working in home care, schools, and/or daycares a plus.
• Feeding therapy experience a plus.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Compassion, patience, and the ability to connect with children and their families.
• Flexibility to travel and work in various settings, including homes, schools, and daycares.

Benefits:

• Annual reimbursement amount for continuing education or therapy materials
• Mileage and parking reimbursement
• Choose your own hours - no weekends necessary!
• Finish clinical documentation at home or between clients. We take care of the billing!
• Company email, phone number, and EMR provided
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time position with benefits once you are at a full caseload

Full-time benefits include: PTO, paid holidays and sick time, 401k, health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health
• Pediatrics

Role characteristics:

• Children
• Infants
• Travel

Schedule:

• Choose your own hours
• No weekends

Work setting:

• In-person
• Outpatient
• Private practice
• School

Application Question(s):

• Do you have an active Illinois Occupational Therapist license?
• Do you have an Illinois Early Intervention OT credential?
• When would be your ideal start date?

Work Location: In person