Occupational Therapist Lead - Pediatrics (OT)

Milestone Therapy

11 days ago

Illinois$75K - $90KFull TimePediatrics

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Milestone Therapy as a Pediatric Occupational Therapist Lead – Leadership Stipend in United States. You’re Not Just an OT — You’re the One Others Turn To You’re the anchor. The catalyst.

Key Responsibilities

Mentor and develop OTs and OTAs across multiple service lines

Serve as a clinical expert by problem

solving, reviewing complex cases, and driving outcomes

Deliver direct pediatric occupational therapy services across different environments

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $75K - $90K

CME allowance: $500.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Milestone Therapy in United States.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPediatricsMentorshipClinical ExpertiseProblem SolvingCase ReviewProgram DevelopmentClinical Standards ImprovementTeam LeadershipClinical CommunicationDirect Service Delivery

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Illinois and/or Indiana Occupational Therapy License and have a minimum of three years of pediatric Occupational Therapy experience across school, clinic, and/or home settings. Demonstrated strength in team leadership, clinical communication, and a passion for clinician growth and child well-being are essential.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist Lead - Pediatrics (OT) at Milestone Therapy a 4.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pediatrics 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.

Pediatrics — Psychologist Career Context

This Pediatrics position at Milestone Therapy 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.

Nationally, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Milestone Therapy lists compensation for this psychologist position at $260k to $650k annually.

This is approximately 86% above the national median for Pediatrics professionals, which is around $245k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in 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 ($260k–$650k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Occupational Therapy, Pediatrics, Mentorship, Clinical Expertise, Problem Solving, Case Review, Program Development, Clinical Standards Improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.

Core responsibilities: This leadership role involves mentoring and developing Occupational Therapists and Assistants across multiple service lines while serving as a clinical expert to solve complex cases. The Lead OT will also deliver direct pediatric occupational therapy services across various environments and collabor...

Benefits package: Competitive Salary Plus Leadership Stipend, Paid Time Off (PTO), STAT Time, 6 Paid Holidays, Paid Mileage, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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