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RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy
Crystal Lake, Illinois

Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$32-$38/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

  • Position: Part Time Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
  • Location: Crystal Lake, IL
  • Schedule: Part Time
  • Compensation: $32.00-$38.00 per hour

RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Part Time pediatric occupational therapist (OTR) to join our fun, collaborative, multi-disciplinary team!

We evaluate and treat a variety of pediatric patients with diagnoses ranging from sensory processing, emotional regulation, developmental delay, cerebral palsy, genetic disorders, autism spectrum disorders, feeding disorders, visual motor deficits and more.

You will play an integral role in collaborating with other professionals to help our pediatric patients reach their goals and learn new skills. Come join us and make a positive difference in the life of a child!

We value mentorship and a collaborative approach to care. New graduates are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

High Standard of Care: Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws that govern how OTs may practice and whom they may supervise.

Collaborative Approach: Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

Leadership: Supervise and delegate occupational therapy care for each patient within the guidelines of state rules and federal regulations.

Personalized Treatment: Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs and complete patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements.

Innovative Opportunities: Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Best Practices: Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited school for occupational therapy
  • State occupational therapist license (or eligibility)
  • CPR certification
  • Valid state driver’s license
  • Additional Data
  • Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyPatient EvaluationTreatment PlanningDevelopmental Delay ManagementCerebral Palsy TreatmentAutism Spectrum Disorder CareFeeding Disorders TreatmentVisual Motor Deficit TreatmentCollaborative CarePatient DocumentationClinical Supervision

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$89k (32 salary observations; 77 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (343 salary observations; 1,464 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 26 employers

9
<$110k
12
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
3%
Visa sponsorship
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 642 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Crystal Lake

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$353k
Typical market rent
$1,976/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Mentorship Program
Collaborative Team