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Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Wheaton

$70k - $81k

Blue Bird Day LLC

Job Description

Job Description

Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Therapeutic Preschool and Kindergarten Program

140 E. Loop Rd. Wheaton, IL | Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM - No Evenings or Weekends.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Total Compensation Package: Valued between $70,000–$81,000.
  • Annual Salary: $56,000-$65,000, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Annual Increases: Annual merit-based increases.
  • Comprehensive Benefits Packages: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs.
  • Paid time off and holidays: Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday.
  • Growth and Learning: Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases.
  • Professional Advancement: Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Lead, Onboarder, CPI Instructor, or CPR Instructor
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan: Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%.
  • Flexibility For New Parents
  • Free onsite parking

Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

About the Role

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide occupational therapy to children ages 2-7 years old 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.

Responsibilities:

  • Providing individualized therapy and therapeutic rotations.
  • 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.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

  • Required credentials to practice OT therapy
  • Experience working with children and/or clients with special needs preferred
  • Competencies: proactive problem-solving, results-oriented, worksmanship, resourceful, and clear communicator

Why Join Blue Bird Day?

This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric occupational therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth therapeutic interventions.

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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