Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)No weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$73k-$104k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1h ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Westside Children's Therapy as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – $14K Bonus, No Weekends in Wheaton, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $73K - $104K
  • Up to $14,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity Goals
  • Medical, Dental & Vision
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
  • CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Structured Mentorship & Training
  • Team events and celebrations

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.

This position offers weekends off. Work with Westside Children's Therapy in Wheaton, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess clients to identify therapeutic needs and implement interventions to improve fine motor, cognitive, and self-care skills. They will also provide guidance and support to families to help them foster the behaviors and practices implemented during treatment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Additionally, they must be licensed or license-eligible in the state of Illinois and have passed the NBCOT certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Sensory integration therapyFeeding therapyPediatric mental healthFine motor skills developmentCognitive developmentLanguage skills developmentSelf-care skills trainingRegulation techniquesClient assessmentTherapeutic interventionsPediatric careCommunication skillsCollaborationNeurodiversity support

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Westside Children's Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 652 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Westside Children's Therapy ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 52% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 8.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 12 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

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About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Salary Range: $73,000 - $103,500
Up to $14,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity Goals
Medical, Dental & Vision
401(k) with Company Match
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement
Structured Mentorship & Training
Team events and celebrations