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Arlington Heights, Illinois

Occupational Therapist - Early Intervention

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Pay as listed: Salary Range: $67.00/hr · part-time · Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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Salary Range: $67.00/hr

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Clearbrook Plaza 1835 - Arlington Heights, IL 60005Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $67.00 - $67.00 HourlyOccupational Therapist - Early Intervention Program: CHILD Therapy Services, Early Intervention Location: Arlington Heights, IL: In person and Telehealth therapy sessions across the Chicagoland and Suburbs Hours: Flexible part-time hours Pay: $67 / EI billable hour Clearbrook is a non-profit, social services agency that specializes in providing innovative services and opportunities to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist (OT) specializing in Early Intervention to join our dedicated team.

This position focuses on providing therapeutic services to infants and toddlers (aged 0-3), addressing developmental delays and promoting independence in everyday activities crucial for early childhood growth.

Qualifications

Minimum Education / Experience Requirements: Master's degree in Occupational Therapy Current OT license in Illinois Illinois Early intervention certificate 1 year of occupational therapy experience with children aged 0-3 in a hospital, educational, or clinical setting or experience with children with multiple disabilities Clearbrook is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Benefits

Clinical mentorship opportunities available Flexible scheduling Supportive, collaborative, and innovative environment Opportunity to obtain Illinois Early Intervention credentialing Join our team and play a pivotal role in supporting early childhood development through occupational therapy services. If you are passionate about helping infants and toddlers achieve their full potential and possess the qualifications and skills outlined above, we invite you to apply for the Early Intervention Occupational Therapist position and contribute to making a positive impact in the lives of children and families.

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic services to infants and toddlers aged 0-3 to address developmental delays. Focus on promoting independence in everyday activities crucial for early childhood growth through in-person and telehealth sessions.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy, a current Illinois OT license, and an Illinois Early Intervention certificate. Candidates must have at least one year of experience working with children aged 0-3 in a clinical, educational, or hospital setting.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Pediatric TherapyDevelopmental Delay TreatmentPatient AssessmentChild Development

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (257 salary observations; 855 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 15% are remote, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution17 jobs

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<$105k
6
$105k-115k
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$115k-125k
0
$125k-135k
2
$135k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 25 employers

401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
7%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,384 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Clearbrook

Civic and Social Organizations
Arlington Heights, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Clinical mentorship opportunities
Supportive environment