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RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy
Naperville, Illinois

Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$35-$42/hr

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Job Description

  • Position: Part Time Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
  • Location: Naperville, IL
  • Schedule: Part Time, afternoon and evening coverage
  • Compensation: $35.00-$42.00 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!

PRN/Part Time Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

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 therapyDevelopmental delay treatmentCerebral palsy careAutism spectrum disorder supportPatient evaluationTreatment planningSupervision

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (53 salary observations; 96 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (508 salary observations; 1,605 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 40 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% have no call, 73% require no weekends.

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$73k–$87kPediatrics median $101k (middle half $92k–$104k)16 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Illinois vs national$87k median in Illinois$90k nationally (−4%)53 state / 508 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$80k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Illinois43 active687 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% no call · 73% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment358 active listings, Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
5
<$115k
6
$115k-130k
7
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 24 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
63% this job
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
11%
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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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 680 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About RUSH Kids Pediatric Therapy

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
401(k) matching after 1,000 hours
Nationwide professional support network

Living in Naperville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$474k
Typical market rent
$2,236/mo
Residents’ average commute
31 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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