Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago at Merlin Day Academy a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

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.

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

This position is based in Chicago, Illinois.

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: Provide individualized and group pediatric occupational therapy to children with neurodiverse needs in a clinic-based setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physical therapists, speech therapists, and social workers to ensure continuity of care.

Benefits package: Competitive Salary, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.