Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Early Intervention & School-Aged Children

Job Description

Job Description

BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, P.C. is a therapist-owned private practice providing high-quality speech, occupational, and developmental therapy services to children ages 6 months through 18 years. Our team of licensed clinicians brings extensive experience serving diverse pediatric populations across early intervention, early childhood, elementary, and adolescent settings throughout the Chicagoland area.

We are currently hiring Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide in-person therapy services to children receiving Early Intervention services and school-aged children receiving occupational therapy services through private insurance. Services are provided in home and community-based settings throughout Chicago and the south/southwest suburbs.

We are seeking compassionate, dedicated clinicians who are passionate about supporting children's functional independence, developmental progress, and participation in everyday activities.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized occupational therapy evaluations and direct intervention services to infants, toddlers, children, and adolescents.

• Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans targeting fine motor coordination, visual motor integration, sensory processing, motor planning, self-care, and functional daily living skills.

• Provide Early Intervention services to children birth through age three in natural environments, including homes, childcare programs, and community settings.

• Utilize family-centered practices and caregiver coaching to support developmental progress and integration of therapeutic strategies into everyday routines.

• Provide medically necessary occupational therapy services to school-aged children with developmental, sensory, motor, and functional challenges.

• Conduct comprehensive occupational therapy evaluations, establish measurable treatment goals, and complete written reports within required timelines.

• Address functional skills related to handwriting, feeding participation, dressing, grooming, play, emotional regulation, and age-appropriate independence.

• Implement individualized interventions to improve children's participation in home, community, and daily living activities.

• Collaborate with caregivers, speech-language pathologists, developmental therapists, physical therapists, and other healthcare professionals to support coordinated care.

• Participate in IFSP meetings, interdisciplinary consultations, and treatment planning discussions as appropriate.

• Provide caregiver education, home programming, and practical strategies to promote generalization of therapeutic skills.

• Monitor progress toward established treatment goals and adjust interventions based on clinical outcomes and individual needs.

• Maintain accurate treatment notes, evaluation reports, progress summaries, and documentation consistent with insurance authorization, medical necessity, and Illinois Early Intervention requirements.

• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and sound professional judgment when interacting with families, colleagues, and other professionals.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to exert up to twenty (20) pounds of force occasionally and up to ten (10) pounds frequently.

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, bend, and participate in floor-based therapeutic activities.

• Ability to travel between assigned service locations and safely perform essential pediatric therapy activities.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy from an ACOTE-accredited occupational therapy program required.

• Active, unrestricted Illinois Occupational Therapist license required.

• Active National Provider Identifier (NPI) number required.

• NBCOT certification preferred.

• Illinois Early Intervention credential required for Early Intervention assignments, or eligibility and willingness to obtain credentialing.

• Previous pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred.

• Experience providing services to infants, toddlers, and school-aged children preferred.

• Experience supporting children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing differences, fine motor delays, and other developmental or functional challenges preferred.

• Knowledge of pediatric occupational therapy assessment tools, evidence-based interventions, and developmental milestones.

• Strong clinical reasoning, organizational skills, and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Reliable transportation to assigned service locations.

Insurance Credentialing Requirements:

• Must possess an active Illinois Occupational Therapist license and an active NPI number at the time of application.

• Must be eligible for credentialing and enrollment with private insurance payers.

• BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, P.C. will provide assistance with the insurance credentialing and enrollment process.

• Must maintain all required professional credentials and meet applicable insurance payer participation requirements.

• Experience providing insurance-funded pediatric occupational therapy services and completing documentation supporting medical necessity, treatment authorization, and reimbursement preferred.

Schedule:

• Part-time opportunities available with potential for caseload growth.

• Flexible scheduling based on client needs and therapist availability.

• Early Intervention sessions scheduled in coordination with families.

• After-school and evening availability preferred for school-aged clients.

• In-person services only.

• Service locations throughout Chicago and the south/southwest suburbs.

Employment Type and Compensation:

• Employment Type: 1099 Independent Contractor

• Compensation based on pediatric experience, qualifications, and service setting.

• Flexible part-time scheduling with opportunities for caseload growth.

• Opportunities to provide services to Early Intervention and privately insured pediatric clients.

• BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, P.C. will assist with private insurance credentialing and enrollment.

• Access to professional collaboration and interdisciplinary support.

Join a clinician-led organization committed to equitable, evidence-based services, family-centered care, and strong professional support. At BMS Pediatric Therapy Group, we value occupational therapists who are passionate about helping children develop independence, strengthen functional skills, and participate more fully in everyday life.