Occupational Therapist (School Based) - Pediatrics Part Time
Listed compensation
$33.7-$38.5/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
Keep Balance in Your Life and Do What You Love as an OT, Part-Time!
Rediscover your passion for occupational therapy with a schedule designed around you. Join a collaborative, supportive team that will welcome you with open arms, because at Milestone Therapy, we need OTs who want to focus on what truly matters: helping kids.
We know work/life balance has never been more important! That's why we give you control over your caseload! Work as many hours as you want, up to 28 hours a week, on a schedule that actually fits your life. In our school-based program serving in districts near Homewood, IL, our OT role lets you concentrate on exactly what you got into this field for: the students you treat and the families you serve, all within the natural rhythm of the school day and school year.
Why wait! Join our team here at Milestone today!
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Responsibilities for Speech Language Pathologist
- Direct Treatment
- Evaluations
- Documentation
- Treatment Planning
Qualifications for a Speech Language Pathologist
- Illinois OT License
- 1-2 Years of Pediatric Experience preferred, but new grads are welcome to apply!
- Pay based on experience
Benefits for a Speech Language Pathologist
- Paid Time Off Plan
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 401k with Company Contribution
- $500 of CEU Reimbursements
- $650 of Annual Technology Allowance
- To get a better feel for what we do, check out our website at milestonetherapy.com
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*Please be advised this is a job ad, not a listing of all tasks and duties for this position
Milestone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.
Full consideration is given to any person who is qualified to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
If you're searching for OT jobs near me, Milestone offers a variety of settings for occupational therapist jobs in schools, home and clinic therapy. The field of occupational therapy provides a fulfilling career path with various specialized positions available for those seeking new challenges.
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Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide direct treatment, conduct evaluations, and manage documentation for pediatric students. They are also responsible for developing and implementing effective treatment plans within the school environment.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Illinois Occupational Therapy license. While 1-2 years of pediatric experience is preferred, new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (53 salary observations; 95 listings), vs ~$90k nationally (496 salary observations; 1,520 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 42 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% have no call, 79% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$75k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $75k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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