Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead - Chicago

Merlin Day Academy
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Eyas Landing - Avondale is seeking a skilled and compassionate clinic-based Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead to join our multidisciplinary team of top therapists in Chicago, IL.

Eyas Landing - Avondale offers a unique opportunity to provide therapy through our Merlin Day Academy , a fully integrated educational and therapeutic environment for children ages 6-14 years old with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) , ADHD , sensory processing disorder , and other neurodiverse needs. 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 Therapist (OT) Department Lead at Eyas Landing - Avondale, you will provide occupational therapy to children and families while overseeing a team of Occupational Therapists. You'll work with individuals 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
  • Providing mentorship, clinical guidance, and performance feedback to Occupational Therapists to ensure consistency in care delivery and growth

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: $80,000-$87,000
  • 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

Set Schedule : Monday-Friday, 8-4:30pm

Set Location : 3319 N. Elston Ave. Chicago, IL

Why Join Eyas Landing?

At Eyas Landing, we provide a supportive, team-oriented culture that allows you to focus on what you love - helping children and families. You'll make an impact by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team in a clinic that prioritizes innovation, evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and growth .

Please see our full Pediatric Occupational Therapist (OT) Department Lead 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 thrive through our relationship-based, family-centered approach !

Posted 2025-11-06

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