My Recess Therapy

My Recess Therapy is looking for a warm, skilled, curious pediatric OT who loves regulation-focused, relationship-based work and real partnership with families.
Not sure yet? Come shadow us for an afternoon.
Why You'll Love My Recess
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<li>A team that has your back: hands-on mentorship and case consultation are built in</li>
<li>Grow your way: sensory integration, feeding, reflex integration, infant motor, EI, groups, or leadership</li>
<li>Therapy beyond the clinic walls: nature-based sessions through My Recess Outdoors</li>
<li>Real impact: lasting relationships with kids, families, and the community</li>
</ul>
Benefits
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<li>$2,500 specialty bonus for advanced training in feeding, oral adhesions, reflex integration, DIR/Floortime, or DMI (paid half at 90 days, half at 6 months)</li>
<li>Health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off</li>
<li>Short-term disability, including maternity coverage</li>
<li>Continuing education stipend toward advanced certification</li>
</ul>
The Role This is a generalist pediatric OT role with a strong emphasis on emotional and sensory regulation. You'll work with infants through school-age kids and their families, delivering play-based intervention that supports sensory processing, self-regulation, motor development, and independence at home, at school, and in the community. Early intervention (birth–3) opportunities are available.
What You'll Do
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<li>Evaluate sensory processing, regulation, fine and gross motor, visual-motor skills, postural control, and ADLs</li>
<li>Build play-based treatment plans that follow the child's lead</li>
<li>Treat in our sensory gym, clinic spaces, outdoors, and in EI as needed</li>
<li>Coach parents as active team members, with practical home programs</li>
<li>Collaborate with our speech and feeding therapists, pediatricians, EI providers, and schools</li>
<li>Keep documentation timely, your caseload consistent, and family communication proactive</li>
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What We're Looking For
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<li>MS or OTD in Occupational Therapy; active Illinois OT license</li>
<li>2+ years of pediatric experience preferred. New grads are welcome, and we'll mentor you.</li>
<li>Working knowledge of sensory processing and self-regulation frameworks</li>
<li>A warm, clear communicator who builds trust with kids, parents, and professionals</li>
</ul>
Bonus Points
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<li>Advanced training in feeding (Get Permission, Beckman), infant motor/oral adhesions, reflex integration (MNRI, RMT), DIR/Floortime, or DMI</li>
<li>Illinois EI credential (or willingness to obtain one)</li>
<li>Sensory integration or trauma-informed training</li>
<li>Knowledge of Tri-Cities/Fox Valley schools and resources</li>
</ul>
About Us For over 13 years, My Recess Therapy has partnered with Tri-Cities and Fox Valley families to provide playful, relationship-centered OT, speech, and feeding therapy. Our mission: support kids and families on a foundation of FUN, through strong, supported therapists.
How to Apply Apply here, or email your resume and a short note on why pediatrics (and why us) to <a href="mailto:lori@myrecess.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lori@myrecess.com</a>. Or come shadow us and grab a coffee.
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Come play with us! My Recess Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay: $68,500.00 - $98,000.00 per year
Benefits:
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<li>401(k)</li>
<li>Continuing education credits</li>
<li>Flexible schedule</li>
<li>Health insurance</li>
<li>Paid time off</li>
</ul>
Work Location: In person

Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Relationship Based

Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Relationship Based

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