Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago

Merlin Day Academy

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois$80K - $87KFull TimeOccupational Therapy

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Merlin Day Academy as a Occupational Therapist Lead – M-F Schedule in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL.

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Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $80K - $87K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No weekends required.

Apply to join Merlin Day Academy as a Occupational Therapist Lead – M-F Schedule.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPediatric TherapySensory ProcessingMotor CoordinationFine Motor DevelopmentClient-Centered ApproachesDIR/FloortimeIntentional Relationship ModelCollaborationDocumentationMentorshipClinical Guidance

Requirements

The job requires a skilled and compassionate Occupational Therapist with experience in pediatric therapy. Familiarity with evidence-based practices and a collaborative approach is essential.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead / Supervisor - Chicago at Merlin Day Academy a 4.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Occupational Therapy psychologist listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $80k to $87k 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 ($80k–$87k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

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

Core responsibilities: As an Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead, you will provide therapy to children and families while overseeing a team of Occupational Therapists. You will implement therapeutic approaches and collaborate with other professionals to support children's development.

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

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