Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Elgin and St. Charles, IL | Full-time | $72,000–$98,000/year, based on experience

Part-time also available at $50–$65/hour

Our therapists call My Recess a "unicorn." In our recent team survey, every one of them rated their satisfaction 5 out of 5. With a couple of team members relocating out of state and growing demand for services, we're hiring two full-time pediatric OTs to join them.

For over 13 years, we've served families across the Tri-Cities and Fox Valley, with occupational, speech, and feeding therapists working side by side. Our approach is relationship-based and child-led, combined with a skilled understanding of the body: sensory processing, regulation, and motor development. Parents and caregivers are active partners in every child's care.

The practice is led by Lori Silverberg, OTR/L, a pediatric OT since 1999 who has spent her career developing clinicians. New graduates receive weekly one-on-one mentorship for their first year, and experienced therapists take part in bi-weekly small-group mentorship and supervision. As we grow, there are opportunities for career advancement, including clinical leadership roles.

We welcome OTs at every career stage, including those just starting out.

Schedule

Our team values flexibility, and it goes both ways. Full-time includes two evenings per week until 7:00 PM and a minimum caseload of 26 visits per week. This role may be based at St.

Charles, Elgin, or split between both, depending on caseload needs and candidate preference. Target start date is November, with flexibility for the right candidate.

What We're Looking For

• Master's or Doctorate in OT; active Illinois OT license (or license-eligible)
• Pediatric experience preferred; strong pediatric fieldwork considered
• Enjoys a balance of autonomy and team-based collaboration
• Motivated to keep advancing clinical skills
• Wants to participate in mentorship, as a mentee, a mentor, or both
• Enjoys collaborating on program development to better support our kids and families
• Clear, warm communication with children, families, and professionals

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and treat infants through school-age children, with a focus on sensory processing, emotional regulation, and motor development
• Build play-based treatment plans that follow the child's lead
• Coach parents with practical strategies they can use at home
• Collaborate with our speech and feeding therapists, pediatricians, EI providers, and schools
• Complete documentation in a timely, accurate way

Specialty Training We Value (Bonus Eligible)

Oral motor/feeding, infant motor development and oral adhesions, reflex integration, DIR/Floortime, DMI and more!

Compensation and Benefits

• $72,000–$98,000/year full-time, based on experience
• $2,500 specialty bonus for qualifying advanced training
• Health insurance for qualifying schedules
• 401(k) and paid time off
• Short-term disability, including parental leave coverage
• Continuing education stipend

Interested? Apply here or email lori@myrecess. com.

You're welcome to visit, see the space, and meet the team before you decide.

Requires the ability to lift and position children (up to 40 lbs) and a background check. My Recess Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: $68,500. 00 - $98,000. 00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person