Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago

About the role

As an Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide occupational therapy to children and families while overseeing a team of Occupational Therapists. You'll foster each child's sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, fine motor development, and independence through:

• Providing individualized and group therapy
• 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
• Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Occupational Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
• Licensed to practice as an Occupational Therapist in the state of Illinois
• Experience working with children and families, particularly those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing evidence-based, play-focused therapy
• Experience with DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), and reflex integration
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Ability to mentor and guide Occupational Therapists

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
• Proficiency in documenting progress and communicating with families
• Ability to provide mentorship and clinical guidance

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Competitive paid time off and holiday allowances
• Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions

Pay

$102,000-111,000 which includes: $5,000 Sign-on Bonus

Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm

Location

3319 N. Elston Ave., Chicago, IL (Free onsite parking available)