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Westside Children's Therapy
Elmhurst, Illinois

Occupational Therapist - Part Time

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$55-$70/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

  • Job Location: Elmhurst Clinic - Elmhurst, IL
  • Position Type: Part Time Evenings
  • Education Level: Graduate Degree
  • Salary Range: $55.00 - $70.00Hourly
  • Job Shift: Part Time: 3 PM - 7 PM
  • Job Category: Occupational Therapy, Why Join Westside? At Westside, we believe therapy should be fun, collaborative, and life-changing. As an Occupational Therapist, you’ll hone your skills and specialize in areas like Sensory Integration Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Pediatric Mental Health while working alongside a multidisciplinary team of Speech-Language Pathologists, Physical Therapists, Clinical Counselors, and ABA professionals.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rates: $55–$70, per hour, based on skills and experience Access Benefits: including Medical, Dental, and Vision, based on eligibility 401(k) with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays Team Approach with Structured Mentorship &Training Fun, Collaborative Culture: team events, celebrations, and supportive leadership What You’ll Do: Assess clients for adaptations and use of special equipment when necessary Identify and implement therapeutic interventions that help develop client’s fine motor skills, cognition, language skills, self care skills, regulation, and more Provide support and guidance to the clients’ family enabling them to foster the behaviors and practices implemented in treatment Qualifications: What We’re Looking For: Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited occupational therapy program Successfully pass the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy OT licensure or license eligible, in the state of Illinois What Makes You a Great Fit: You have a creative mindset for making sessions enjoyable for pediatric clients You have a collaborative spirit and willingness to work as a team You have a passion for working with neurodiverse pediatric population You have strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Schedule: Monday through Friday 3 - 7 pm, and/or Saturdays 8 am - 2 pm

Key Responsibilities

Assess clients’ needs for adaptations and specialized equipment, then implement therapeutic interventions to develop fine motor, cognitive, language, self-care, and regulation skills. Guide families in supporting the behaviors and practices used in treatment.

Requirements

Requires a master’s or doctoral degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program and successful completion of the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy examination. Candidates must hold or be eligible for Illinois occupational therapy licensure and should be creative, collaborative, communicative, and passionate about working with neurodiverse pediatric clients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client AssessmentAdaptive EquipmentFine Motor Skills DevelopmentCognitive Skills DevelopmentLanguage Skills DevelopmentSelf-Care Skills DevelopmentEmotional RegulationFamily GuidanceTeam CollaborationVerbal Communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (346 salary observations; 963 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,225 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$114k–$146kOccupational Therapy median $94k (middle half $89k–$105k)22 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Illinois vs national$93k median in Illinois$97k nationally (−4%)346 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$130k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois295 active9,174 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 30% no call · 62% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,225 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Part Time at Westside Children's Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,225 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

46 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs
11
<$125k
7
$125k-140k
2
$140k-155k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
18%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Westside Children's Therapy

Individual and Family Services
Mokena, Illinois
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision (based on eligibility)
401(k) with Company Match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
Structured Mentorship & Training

Living in Elmhurst

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$542k
Typical market rent
$2,453/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 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.