Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.5 Work-LifeFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

PTN welcomes therapists with any level of experience who have a strong interest in providing therapeutic support in the home and community setting. We are looking for therapists who are comfortable working in a playful and family friendly manner with young children in diverse settings, and who value opportunities for teaming, collaboration, and co-treating.

Position Requirements

  • Education: Degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program
  • Licenses: Active IL OT license in good standing
  • Certification: Early Intervention Certification or willingness to obtain (PTN will assist with this process)
  • Transportation: This is a travel position so a car is essential for the role

Benefits Package

Full-time, salaried position

Flexible-Friday Schedule

  • Insurance coverage including: health, dental, vision, short-term disability, life, and professional liability
  • 401k option
  • National association membership dues
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Highly structured mentoring program
  • Electronic medical records system through iPad connected to PTN data plan
  • A supportive, collaborative, & inclusive work environment

Key Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic support to young children in home and community settings. Collaborate with families and team members to deliver playful and effective occupational therapy.

Requirements

Requires a degree in occupational therapy and an active Illinois OT license. Candidates must have a car for travel and either hold or be willing to obtain Early Intervention Certification.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Pediatric therapyHome-based therapyCommunity-based therapy

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Occupational Therapist at Pediatric Therapy Network Chicago a 8.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 675 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 25 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
32%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.5
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 675 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Pediatric Therapy Network Chicago

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible-Friday schedule
Health, dental, vision insurance
Short-term disability, life, and professional liability insurance
401k option
National association membership dues
Continuing education allowance
Paid time off
Paid holidays