Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

 

STEPS for Kids has immediate openings for OT positions with flexible scheduling from 6 to 40 hours per week. STEPS for Kids is excited to have new positions open to meet the needs of our community due to continued growth and need for services. Looking for a position that allows you to balance all your roles in life? Then come see what makes our organization unique; a comprehensive pediatric program delivering quality care while offering employees flexibility, support and professional growth.

This position requires the ability to work with a varied diagnostic caseload treating children from birth through adolescence using best clinical practices in OT intervention and striving to meet the needs of both the client and their family. The person we choose for this position will be energetic, passionate, and playful; motivated to be part of a dynamic team that focuses on intervention, empowerment, and advocacy for children; and possess a lifelong love of learning and personal development. Experience in ASI and DIR/Floortime is preferred but not required. Opportunities to pursue your current passions and explore new ones as you expand your skills and make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Founded in 2010, STEPS for Kids provides therapeutic developmental services for children from birth through adolescence utilizing a strengths-based and family centered approach. Owned and operated by an OT with 36 years of experience, our programs use a coordinated treatment approach across all disciplines that focuses on relationships and play while being neurodiversity affirming and trauma-informed. Our entire team, from clinical to administrative staff, is dedicated to creating and maintaining an organization that is inclusive, relaxed, supportive and rewarding for both our staff and clients.

Benefits of this position include:

• Competitive pay rate
• Medical, dental and vision insurance for FT positions
• PTO for all employees
• 401K Plan for all employees
• Professional liability insurance
• Mentoring and professional development support
• Strong team collaboration approach with Speech, PT and Social Work
• Continuing Education reimbursement for all clinical staff
• Flexible scheduling, Monday through Saturday hours available
• Hybrid work model with work from home opportunity (no telehealth)
• Opportunities to participate in leadership and clinic growth

Are you ready to work with an organization that understands your needs and appreciates your skills? Looking for a place that provides you a rewarding career without the burnout? Eager to be a part of a team that is cohesive, supportive and "drama free"? Contact us today to learn more about what makes STEPS for Kids a unique and rewarding place to work.

Requirements:

 

Requirements

• OTR, licensed in Illinois in good standing; new grads welcome to apply
• Compassionate, caring and dedicated to helping children and their families
• Commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; adaptable to a wide audience
• Problem solver focused on creative solutions and collaboration
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet children at their developmental level and engage parents in therapeutic process
• Competency in pediatric evaluations, documentation and report writing, treatment planning