Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Chicago (NC) at Blue Bird Day LLC

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

31.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Occupational Therapy, Pediatric Therapy, Sensory Processing, Motor Coordination, Fine Motor Development, Independence, DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model, Reflex Integration, Collaboration, Documentation, Communication, Client-Centered Approaches, Group Therapy, Individualized Therapy

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Blue Bird Day, a leading specialized intensive pediatric therapeutic day program, is seeking a dedicated and compassionate clinic-based Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL. This is an opportunity to provide evidence-based, play-focused pediatric therapy in a collaborative, innovative environment designed to help children thrive. Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers! About the Role As a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) at Blue Bird Day, you will provide occupational therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. You'll foster each child's sensory processing and integration, motor coordination, fine motor development, and independence through: Providing individualized and group therapy Implementing client-centered therapeutic approaches such as DIR/Floortime, Intentional Relationship Model (IRM), and reflex integration Collaborating daily with physical and speech therapists, and social workers Documenting progress and communicating with families to support continuity of care Compensation & Benefits Competitive Hourly Rate: $27-$31/hour Comprehensive Health Coverage (Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance) + Life and Disability Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Competitive Paid Time Off and holiday allowances Generous 401k Retirement Plan with employer contributions Schedule & Location Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm Location: 1921 W. Irving Park Rd. Chicago, IL Why Join Blue Bird Day? At Blue Bird Day, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on helping children in a play-based setting. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes growth and evidence-based therapeutic interventions. Please see our full Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) job description attached to this posting, along with details of our competitive benefits package. Apply today at threebirdsonemission.com/careers to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

Responsibilities

As a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), you will provide occupational therapy to children ages 2-7 years old with various neurodiverse needs. You will implement therapeutic approaches and collaborate with other therapists to support children's development.