Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

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.

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!