Pediatric Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) Chicago (NC)

Chicago, IL - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 27 - 31

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

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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. Youll foster each childs 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. Youll 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 to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed!

Required Experience:

Junior IC

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 pl...