Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago

Merlin Day Academy

$80K — $85K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist with relevant credentials and experience
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in pediatric therapy
  • Strong knowledge of sensory processing and therapeutic interventions
  • Experience in a multidisciplinary team setting
  • Ability to mentor and provide clinical guidance to team members
  • Familiarity with DIR/Floortime and IRM approaches

Responsibilities

  • Provide individualized and group therapy for children
  • Implement client-centered therapeutic approaches
  • Collaborate with other therapists and social workers daily
  • Document progress and communicate with families
  • Mentor and provide feedback to Occupational Therapists
  • Enhance children's independence and motor skills

Benefits

  • $5,000 sign-on bonus
  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available
  • Competitive paid time off and holidays
  • Generous 401k retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Free onsite parking
Full Job Description
Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead / Supervisor - $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL.

Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

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About the Role

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide occupational therapy to children and families while overseeing a team of Occupational Therapists. You'll foster each child's sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, fine motor development, and independence through:
  • Providing individualized and group 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 Total Compensation: $102,000-111,000 which includes:
    • $5,000 Sign-on Bonus
    • Competitive Salary: $80,000-$85,000
    • 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

Set Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm

Set Location: 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL (Free onsite parking available)

Why Join Eyas Landing?

At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes innovation, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and growth.

Please see our full Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package.

Apply today at to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to thrive through our relationship-based, family-centered approach!

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