St. Charles and Elgin, IL | Part-time | $50–$65/hour, based on experience
Full-time also available at $72,000–$98,000/year
Our therapists call My Recess a "unicorn." In our recent team survey, every one of them rated their satisfaction 5 out of 5. With a couple of team members relocating out of state and growing demand for services, we're hiring part-time pediatric OTs to join the team.
This role is a great fit for school-based OTs looking for after-school hours, or anyone who wants meaningful clinical work without a full-time schedule.
For over 13 years, we've served families across the Tri-Cities and Fox Valley, with occupational, speech, and feeding therapists working side by side. Our approach is relationship-based and child-led, combined with a skilled understanding of the body: sensory processing, regulation, and motor development. Parents and caregivers are active partners in every child's care.
The practice is led by Lori Silverberg, OTR/L, a pediatric OT since 1999 who has spent her career developing clinicians. New graduates receive weekly one-on-one mentorship for their first year, and experienced therapists take part in bi-weekly small-group mentorship and supervision. As we grow, there are opportunities for career advancement, including clinical leadership roles.
Schedule
Our team values flexibility, and it goes both ways. Part-time schedules are a minimum of 8 hours per week, typically 2–3 afternoons from 3:00–7:00 PM, with daytime hours also available. This role may be based at St. Charles, Elgin, or split between both, depending on caseload needs and candidate preference. Target start date is November, with flexibility for the right candidate.
What We're Looking For
- Master's or Doctorate in OT; active Illinois OT license (or license-eligible)
- Pediatric experience preferred; strong pediatric fieldwork considered
- Enjoys a balance of autonomy and team-based collaboration
- Motivated to keep advancing their clinical skills
- Wants to participate in mentorship, as a mentee, a mentor, or both
- Clear, warm communication with children, families, and professionals
What You'll Do
- Evaluate and treat infants through school-age children, with a focus on sensory processing, emotional regulation, and motor development
- Build play-based treatment plans that follow the child's lead
- Coach parents with practical strategies they can use at home
- Collaborate with our speech and feeding therapists, pediatricians, EI providers, and schools
- Complete documentation in a timely, accurate way
Specialty Training We Value (Bonus Eligible)
Oral motor/feeding, infant motor development and oral adhesions, reflex integration, DIR/Floortime, or DMI
Compensation and Benefits
- $50–$65/hour, based on experience
- $1,500 part-time / $2,500 full-time specialty bonus for qualifying advanced training
- Health insurance for qualifying schedules
- 401(k) and paid time off
- Continuing education stipend, depending on hours
Interested? Apply here. You're welcome to visit, see the space, and meet the team before you decide.
Requires the ability to lift and position children (up to 40 lbs) and a background check. My Recess Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.
My Recess Therapy is a pediatric sensory-based clinic with locations in St. Charles and Elgin, Illinois.
Through Occupational, Speech, and Physical Therapy services we work to support children and families reach their goals. Our services include feeding-based therapy, sensory-based social groups, and Yoga classes for both kids and families.
My Recess is unique in many ways. We have a 3 part mission focused on Children, Parents, and the Community.
Our team is comprised of seasoned and specialized therapists, dedicating their careers to continued learning. We chose this model of care so we can pair you with a therapist who best fits your child’s goals and needs.
The My Recess environment is a creative collaboration of fun and function. We intentionally designed our space to look and feel like a home. We want you and your child to feel comfortable in our space from the day therapy begins.
Our focus is on families and providing care through home programs, weekly therapist-to-parent education, and trusted resources through our P.I.C. (Partners in Care) relationships.
