Occupational Therapist - Hybrid Pediatric OT
Listed compensation
$70k-$90k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Design Your Dream Career for Clinical Growth With a School Year Friendly Start!
Love the idea of working in schools... but also enjoy the clinic setting? Why have to choose just one?
At Milestone Therapy, we believe therapists do their best work when their schedule fits their life and passions. That's why we offer flexible opportunities for passionate Occupational Therapists to create a caseload that works for them - whether that means a blend of school-based and clinic based therapy, just exclusively school-based, or even primarily clinic-focused services!
This is more than just a job - it is an opportunity to build a career that feels sustainable, supportive, and rewarding! We are looking for two Occupational Therapists who want flexibility, meaningful mentorship, collaborative teamwork, and the ability to focus on the clientele they truly enjoy serving.
Whether you love the energy of the school environment, the individualized nature of clinic sessions, or a combination of both, Milestone Therapy will help build a role around your interests!
Why Milestone Therapy?
- School year-friendly start date - Have your summer fun, then start with us in August.
- Hybrid clinic and school caseload options - You have options! Enjoy both the clinic and school-based caseloads.
- Collaborative interdisciplinary team environment - We Collaborate! Expect to be part of a collaborative and interdisciplinary team that puts kids first.
- Supportive leadership and management that values therapists input - Your leaders want to hear your voice!
- Opportunities for mentorship and professional growth - We want you to be the best you can be by offering a variety of mentorship and professional growth opportunities.
- Ability to customize your ideal caseload and therapy setting - Your managers are eager to shape your days to match your personal and professional goals.
- A culture centered around teamwork, passion, and therapist success - Your teammates are passionate, caring, and want to succeed alongside you!
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for pediatric clients.
- Deliver engaging, evidence-based occupational therapy services in a clinic setting.
- Support client progress through creative and engaging treatment approaches.
- Supervise OTA-level providers when applicable to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary therapy team to improve client outcomes holistically.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
What You Bring
- Active Illinois Occupational Therapy License
- 1–2 years of pediatric experience preferred (new grads with passion and drive are encouraged to apply)
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- A love and passion for working with the pediatric population
- Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care
- A deep commitment to helping children unlock their life's potential
Benefits & Perks
- 6 Paid Holidays + Generous PTO package
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Contribution
- $500 Annual Continuing Education Reimbursement
- $650 Annual Technology Stipend
- $260 Annual Wellness Allowance
- License reimbursement, and much, much more!
Whether you are passionate about schools, clinics, or both, we want to help build a role you genuinely love! Apply to learn more about our flexible opportunities!
What Our Clinicians Say
"At Milestone, I feel supported, seen, and heard. It’s the first time in my career I’ve left work at work."
Let’s Redefine What It Means to Love Your OT Career - CLICK AND APPLY TODAY!
Learn More
- Website: milestonetherapy.com
- Instagram: @milestonepediatrics
- Facebook: Milestone Therapy
*Please be advised this is a job ad, not a listing of all tasks and duties for this position
Milestone Therapy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.
Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), disability, genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.
Full consideration is given to any person who is qualified to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be sure to mention this paragraph during your interview: We are seeking qualified professionals for pediatric physical therapy positions, including specialized roles in infant physical therapy and children's OT.
Competitive salaries are offered for pediatric occupational therapists, with opportunities available locally to meet the growing demand for infant torticollis therapy and other pediatric specialties.
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Requirements
Requires an active Illinois Occupational Therapy License and a passion for working with children. One to two years of pediatric experience is preferred, though new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Hybrid Pediatric OT at Milestone Therapy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 642 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$91k (38 salary observations; 88 listings), vs ~$91k nationally (361 salary observations; 1,596 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 42 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 38% have no call, 81% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$80k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $80k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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