Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$73k-$104k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Oak Lawn Clinic - Oak Lawn, IL 60453
- Position Type: Full Time
- Education Level: Graduate Degree
- Salary Range: $73,000.00 - $103,500.00 Salary
- Job Category: Occupational TherapyWhy 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:
- Salary Range: $73,000 - $103,500
aligned with skills and experience Realistic Productivity Expectations: 26 Direct Treatment Hours per Week Up to $14,000 Annual Bonus for Exceeding Productivity Goals Comprehensive Benefits, including Medical, Dental & Vision 401(k) with Company Match Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays CEU & Professional Development Reimbursement 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
Key Responsibilities
Assess clients for adaptations and implement therapeutic interventions to develop fine motor, cognitive, and self-care skills. Provide guidance and support to clients' families to foster effective treatment practices.
Requirements
Requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Must hold or be eligible for an Illinois state OT license and pass the NBCOT certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$86k (45 salary observations; 117 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (406 salary observations; 1,587 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $73k–$104k | Pediatrics median $83k (middle half $76k–$101k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $86k median in Illinois | $91k nationally (−5%)45 state / 406 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$88k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Illinois | 45 active | 680 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 38% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | sign-on bonus | Illinois Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment354 active listings, Oct 2026 |
Top Occupational Therapist Jobs
27 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
27 jobs · 18 employersAnnual compensation range
Benefits & Perks
25 jobs · 18 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
Occupational Therapist (Home Health)
21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California
Occupational Therapist - PRNPer Diem
Sentara Health · Virginia Beach, Virginia
Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care
$80k-$130kOT / Occupational Therapist - Home Health
$98k-$123k