Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago (WL)

Blue Bird Day

1 day ago

Chicago, Illinois$72K - $85KFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Blue Bird Day LLC as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.

provide occupational therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, senso.

provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based set.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $72K - $85K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Blue Bird Day LLC in United States.

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapySensory ProcessingSensory IntegrationMotor CoordinationFine Motor DevelopmentDIR/FloortimeIntentional Relationship ModelReflex IntegrationAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportADHD SupportMultidisciplinary CollaborationClient-centered TherapyIndividualized TherapyGroup TherapyDocumentationFamily Communication

Requirements

The role requires a qualified Occupational Therapist to provide evidence-based, play-focused therapy. Candidates should be experienced in pediatric care and familiar with therapeutic approaches like DIR/Floortime and reflex integration.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago (WL) at Blue Bird Day a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Pediatrics psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Blue Bird Day is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Blue Bird Day lists compensation for this psychologist position at $72k to $85k annually.

This is approximately 68% below the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($72k–$85k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing, Sensory Integration, Motor Coordination, Fine Motor Development, DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model, Reflex Integration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: Provide individualized and group occupational therapy to children ages 2-7 with neurodiverse needs in a clinic setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, speech therapists, and social workers to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Holiday Allowances. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

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