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In2Great Pediatric Therapy
Buffalo Grove, Illinois

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$52-$65/hr

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Job Description

In2Great! Pediatric Therapy is a growing and thriving multi-disciplinary clinic that is looking for experienced Occupational Therapist. We have just expanded our state-of-the-art facility and we are ready and willing to receive additional therapists and clients. If you seek to join our warm, inclusive, collaborative and inviting community, In2Great! is for you.

We are more than just a multi-disciplinary clinic - we are a warm, safe, clean, and collaborative space for staff, children and families! We promote a psychologically safe environment that allows us to be a destination work setting for our outstanding staff.

What Makes Us Different?

  • We stand behind our Multidisciplinary model (OT, PT, SLP, ABA and Mental Health)
  • We are an established clinic with over 14 years of experience and over 100 staff
  • We are a well-established, clinician-led pediatric therapy practice built for long-term careers
  • We have strong accessible leadership and support staff to assist our therapists
  • We boast clinical integrity and ethical quality of care for clients
  • Our growth model is designed to be slow and intentional (providing stability for staff)
  • Though we have ABA as a valued discipline, we are not a “churn and burn” ABA Model
  • Why would you come to work for In2Great?
  • The team of therapeutic professionals boasts a 95% retention rate for all professionals
  • Dedicated staff that are mutually respectful across disciplines

A spacious clinic that has room after room of therapeutic excellence designed to meet every Therapists ABA, Mental Health, OT, PT, and SLP need for their clients.

  • An atmosphere that is welcoming and complete with certified therapists, support staff
  • A strong mentorship program for new therapists that includes Department Head Supervision
  • We are In2Great Pediatric Therapy!

What Do We Offer Our Employees?

  • Quality – Excellence in supervision and supportive, ethical, clinical leadership
  • Retention – Through competitive compensation, culture and benefit packages
  • Growth – No matter your experience, you can grow with us through individualized growth plans!

Benefits Include

Competitive Wages

Comprehensive Insurance benefit packages that are competitively priced (Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, Life)

Retirement Plan

Device for Each Employee

Expansive PTO Plan

  • Opportunities to gain ADDITIONAL Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • CEU dollars awarded each quarter
  • Annual Bonuses
  • Employee Assistance Program to support balance and to prevent “burnout”
  • What does the current In2Great Staff have to say?
  • “I love working with In2Great because I have learned so much and I love the calm feeling of being in this supportive environment where I can be a part of the team. I feel genuinely respected as a therapist and heard by the team. Everyone is very welcoming, and I feel very proud to work here.”
  • “I have grown so much, both professionally and personally just from being here at In2Great!”

If you are looking for more than just another clinic, then we would love to meet with you!

Apply today! Please contact Dawn at (847)777-8995 or send your resume to humanresources@in2greattherapy.com.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive assessments to evaluate children's motor, sensory, cognitive, and social-emotional skills.

Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings, focusing on improving children's functional abilities and independence.

Provide therapy sessions using evidence-based techniques and interventions to address specific goals and objectives.

Collaborate with parents, caregivers, teachers, and other professionals to ensure consistency and carryover of therapy strategies across environments.

Monitor children's progress regularly and adjust treatment plans as needed to achieve optimal outcomes.

Educate parents and caregivers on strategies and techniques to support their child's development and carryover therapy goals at home and in other settings.

Maintain accurate documentation of therapy sessions, progress notes, and reports in compliance with regulatory standards.

Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and interdisciplinary collaborations to coordinate care and promote holistic approaches to child development.

Requirements

  • Occupational Therapy practitioners board certified, registered, and licensed in the state of Illinois
  • Current state licensure or certification as an occupational therapist.
  • Certification or specialization in pediatric occupational therapy preferred.

Experience working with children of all ages with a variety of disabilities, such as developmental delays, sensory processing disorders, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, and physical impairments.

Familiarity with the DIR/Floor time model and its principles for promoting child development through respectful, child-led interactions and relationships.

Proficiency in implementing DIR/Floor time techniques, such as following the child's lead, creating opportunities for shared attention and engagement, and scaffolding interactions to support higher-level developmental capacities.

Understanding of naturalistic environment therapy approaches, including strategies for embedding therapeutic activities within a child's natural routines, interests, and play experiences.

Ability to adapt therapy techniques and interventions to fit the child's individual strengths, preferences, and sensory processing patterns within naturalistic environments, such as home, school, or community settings.

Integration of sensory-based interventions and environmental modifications to support sensory regulation and participation in daily activities within naturalistic contexts.

Proficiency in conducting pediatric assessments, including standardized evaluations and clinical observations.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with children, parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members.

Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and implement therapeutic interventions tailored to each child's unique needs and goals.

  • Empathy, patience, and creativity in engaging children and fostering a positive therapeutic environment.
  • Organizational skills to manage caseloads, prioritize tasks, and maintain accurate documentation.
  • Commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning in the field of pediatric occupational therapy

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Treatment planningEvidence-based practiceInterdisciplinary collaborationCase management

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (393 salary observations; 898 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,767 salary observations; 25,985 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 ~$122k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k 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
Listed pay$108k–$135kOccupational Therapy median $99k (middle half $94k–$109k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Illinois vs national$93k median in Illinois$97k nationally (−4%)393 state / 6,767 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$122k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois310 active9,305 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 42% no call · 60% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Occupational Therapy pay trend+1.5% vs prior quarter—through Sep 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.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,301 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About In2Great Pediatric Therapy

Medical Practices
Buffalo Grove, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health, Vision, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance
Retirement plan
Expansive PTO Plan
CEU dollars awarded each quarter
Annual Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program
Mentorship program

Living in Buffalo Grove

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$431k
Typical market rent
$2,403/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 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.