Pays $55-$70/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$99k (27 jobs) · Above average in Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) for work-life (6.0/10, vs 639 in this specialty)
Occupational Therapist - Part Time
About the Role
Part-time pediatric OT. Evenings and Saturdays. $55-$70/hr. Plainfield, IL.
Join Westside Children's Therapy as a Occupational Therapist – Part Time, Pediatric in Plainfield, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $55.00 - $70.00/hr.
- Competitive Hourly Rates
- Medical, Dental, and Vision
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
- Structured Mentorship & Training
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No weekends required.
This position offers weekends off. Work with Westside Children's Therapy in Plainfield, Illinois, United States.
Key Responsibilities
Assess clients to determine the need for adaptations and specialized equipment. Implement therapeutic interventions to improve fine motor, cognitive, language, and self-care skills while supporting families in treatment practices.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program. Candidates 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
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist - Part Time at Westside Children's 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 639 active Pediatrics (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Pediatrics weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$87k (46 salary observations; 68 listings), vs ~$93k nationally (574 salary observations; 1,195 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-03-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 6.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$130k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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