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Kids Un
Oak Park, Illinois

Occupational Therapist - OT - Outpatient Pediatrics

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$65K - $73K

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Job Description

  • Exceptional Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist Opportunity
  • Join our team at Kids Unlimited where we live our values of collaboration, compassion, empowerment and fun!!

Who We Are

Kids Unlimited Therapy Services LLC is a state-of-the-art private pediatric therapy clinic in Oak Park, IL, just steps from the Oak Park Green Line station for easy commuting. We specialize in treating children from birth to 21 years of age through skilled therapy and child-centered play. We offer a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative work environment as well as flexible scheduling. Our focus is on quality patient care and not on driving volume.

We have a dedicated multidisciplinary team of OTs, SLPs, PTs, LCSWs and administrative professionals to support them. Our therapists are able to expand their skills to include a diversity of ages/diagnosis, groups, individual treatments and school services. Mentoring and continuing education are prioritized. We are excited to announce that we are growing and are currently looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist to add to our growing team!

Responsibilities

Who You Are

If you are a skilled clinician who is passionate about helping children to grow, develop and reach their full potential we want to hear from you! If you value being part of a team that is compassionate, highly motivated, self-directed, collaborative and positive, this is the work culture you are looking for!

What We Offer

  • Competitive base pay plus incentive pay structure
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Top-notch mentorship opportunities
  • Exceptional culture

What Our Current Team Members Say

“Working at Kids Unlimited gives me the opportunity to continue to grow as a therapist, with many opportunities of mentorship, while simultaneously maintaining a healthy work-life balance that is difficult to find in most clinics.” ~ Gabby K., OT

“Kids Unlimited is a workplace where you are treated with compassion, respect, with management that prioritizes your wellbeing.” ~ Hannah P., OT

Qualifications

  • Must hold (or be eligible to obtain) an Occupational Therapist license in the state of Illinois
  • Must have great rapport with children

Pay Range

USD $65,000.00 - USD $73,000.00 /Yr.

Key Skills

Pediatric Occupational TherapyMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationPatient Rapport

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - OT - Outpatient Pediatrics at Kids Un a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 706 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 48 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 40% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Pediatrics by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in pediatrics (occupational therapy)ranked against 706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$65k–$73kPediatrics median $84k (middle half $76k–$101k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$69k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Pediatrics listings in Illinois42 active706 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 40% no call · 63% no weekends48 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Nov 2026
New Pediatrics listings1,157 in the last 30 days758 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Pediatrics pay trend+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (706 Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

28 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 16 employers
10
<$95k
13
$95k-115k
1
$134k
4
$135k-155k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
96%
CME allowance
56%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
4%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MGA Homecare · Grand Prairie, Texas

up to $150,000
#2

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Marlboro, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist II, 40 Hours Days, University Campus

$77k-$139k
+ 26 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 706 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Kids Un

Individual and Family Services
Oak Park, IL
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Incentive Pay Structure
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Flexible Scheduling
Mentorship Opportunities
Exceptional Culture

Living in Oak Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$523k≈ 8.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,044/mo≈ 38% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.