Occupational Therapist

About us

Black Bear Academy is a small business in Chicago, IL. Our school is a fast-paced and supportive environment with a common goal to provide specialized therapeutic and academically supportive services to help children grow and develop in all areas of learning.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Regular social events
• Casual work attire
• On-the-job training

Responsibilities Include:

• Provide exceptional evidence-based treatment interventions for children aged birth to twelve both individually and in a group
• Complete timely and accurate documentation
• Administer comprehensive evaluations as necessary
• Collaborate with other providers and academic teachers
• Educate parents on therapy and support strategies

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher from an AOTA-accredited program
• Occupational Therapy (OTR) Licensure in the State of Illinois
• 1-2 years of experience
• Strong knowledge of child development (specifically children birth to twelve)
• Personable, playful, and engaging; able to effectively build rapport with children and their families
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; confidence in professional ability to effectively convey those skills and knowledge to clients
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks in a dynamic and busy role

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with education and work experience
• Generous paid time off
• Paid national holidays
• Annual professional dues reimbursement
• Supervision with department director, as well as the opportunity for collaboration with a dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Retirement benefits after one year of employment
• Group health and dental insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

If your experiences match our requirements, we'd like to see your resume outlining your qualifications. We thanks everyone who applies, however, we can only contact those who are invited to interview.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Education:

• Master's (Required)

Experience:

• occupational therapy: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• OTR license (Preferred)

Work Location: In person