Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago

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Chicago, Illinois$72K - $85KFull TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Merlin Day Academy as a Occupational Therapist – No Weekends, Chicago in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy, a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment f.

provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed t.

provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based set.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $72K - $85K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Merlin Day Academy as a Occupational Therapist – No Weekends, Chicago.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPediatric TherapySensory ProcessingMotor CoordinationFine Motor DevelopmentDIR/FloortimeIntentional Relationship ModelReflex IntegrationMultidisciplinary CollaborationDocumentationAutism Spectrum Disorder SupportADHD SupportEvidence-based PracticeClient-centered Therapy

Requirements

The role requires a compassionate and skilled Occupational Therapist to work in a clinic-based, play-focused environment. Candidates should be capable of implementing evidence-based therapeutic approaches and documenting patient progress effectively.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago position at Merlin Day Academy includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Occupational Therapy — Psychologist Career Context

This Occupational Therapy position at Merlin Day Academy is open to psychologist candidates.

Psychologists are seeing unprecedented demand driven by the mental health crisis, with telehealth dramatically expanding access and enabling fully remote practice.

Compensation Analysis

Merlin Day Academy lists compensation for this psychologist position at $72k to $85k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($72k–$85k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Sensory Processing, Motor Coordination, Fine Motor Development, DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model, Reflex Integration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Occupational Therapy role.

Core responsibilities: The Occupational Therapist will provide individualized and group therapy to children with neurodiverse needs to improve sensory processing and motor skills. They will also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of speech therapists, physical therapists, and social workers to ensure continuity of ...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Competitive Paid Time Off, Holiday allowances, 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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