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Occupational Therapist

$47 - $60 per hour

SMALL WONDERS-BIG IDEAS FAMILY CENT

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center is growing!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Occupational Therapists to provide

Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers throughout Illinois as Independent

Contractors.

Why Join Small Wonders Big Ideas?

We believe therapists do their best work when they have flexibility, independence, and the

support they need.

With Small Wonders Big Ideas, you can:

Set your own schedule and availability

Choose the geographic areas where you want to work

Build a caseload that fits your lifestyle

Receive referrals from our agency

Work independently without unnecessary micromanagement

Provide meaningful, family-centered care

Receive administrative and agency support

Receive administrative and agency support

Grow your caseload at your own pace

What You'll Do

As an Early Intervention Occupational Therapist, you will:

Provide individualized occupational therapy services to infants and toddlers

Support children's development of fine motor, gross motor, sensory, self-care, and functional skills within your scope of practice

Use developmentally appropriate, play-based intervention strategies

Coach and collaborate with parents and caregivers

Provide services in the child's natural environment

Complete required clinical documentation in a timely manner

Participate in IFSP and team collaboration as required

Maintain required Illinois licensure and Early Intervention credentials

What We're Looking For

Current Illinois Occupational Therapist license

Appropriate Illinois Early Intervention credential or eligibility

Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Reliable transportation

Professional liability insurance, as required

Compensation

Starting rate: $47 per completed 60-minute session

About Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center

At Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center, our mission is to provide high-quality, playbased

therapeutic services that support young children in reaching their full developmental

potential.

We believe meaningful progress is best achieved in a child's natural environment through

collaboration with families and caregivers.

If you're looking for flexibility, independence, and meaningful work with young

children, we'd love to have you join our growing team!

Apply today and become part of the Small Wonders Big Ideas Family Center team!

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