Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead - Chicago (WL)

Eyas Landing

$80K — $87K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist with relevant state credentials
  • Experience working with children with neurodiverse needs
  • Strong understanding of therapeutic approaches like DIR/Floortime and IRM
  • Ability to document and communicate therapy progress effectively
  • Proven leadership skills in mentoring and guiding a team of therapists

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized occupational therapy to children and families
  • Implement client-centered therapeutic approaches to enhance skill development
  • Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary teams including physical and speech therapists
  • Document patient progress and maintain communication with families
  • Mentor and provide clinical guidance to Occupational Therapists on the team

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts available
  • Generous paid time off and holiday allowances
  • 401k retirement plan with employer contributions
Full Job Description


About the Role

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead at Eyas Landing, you will provide occupational therapy to children and families in our clinic, clients' schools and homes while overseeing a team of Occupational Therapists. You'll work with individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, fine motor development, and independence through:
  • Providing individualized 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
  • Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Occupational Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth

Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive Salary: $80,000-$87,000
  • 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
Schedule & Location
  • Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 10-6:30pm and Friday, 9-5:30pm
  • Location: 1409 W. Carroll Ave. Chicago, IL



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