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Easterseals Central Illinois
Bloomington, Illinois

Occupational Therapist

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

Listed compensation

$65k-$80k

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

Job description

Join EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – No Nights/Weekends in Bloomington, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $65K - $80K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 5 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Holiday break (Christmas Eve through New Years Day)
  • Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers weekends off, day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with EASTERSEALS CENTRAL ILLINOIS in Bloomington, Illinois, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides individualized outpatient treatment and consultation services to children to improve their functional abilities and daily living skills. They also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to conduct evaluations, develop therapy plans, and provide training to families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in occupational therapy and be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois. A minimum of one year of pediatric occupational therapy experience is preferred, along with eligibility for an Illinois Early Intervention credential.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Aquatic therapyAssistive technologySensory integrationTreatment planningDocumentationPatient evaluationInterdisciplinary collaborationActivities of daily livingFine motor skillsVisual perceptual skillsCaregiver trainingEHR proficiencyClinical mentorship

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at Easterseals Central Illinois a 6.1 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, no night shifts.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 54% 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k 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 6.1/10 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 13 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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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

6.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
  • No nights
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About Easterseals Central Illinois

Individual and Family Services
Peoria, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Vacation, Sick, and Personal time
5 Paid Holidays
Paid Holiday break (Christmas Eve through New Years Day)
Event Days PTO
Comprehensive Group Health Insurance
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)