Pediatric Occupational Therapist in Normal, Illinois at Marcfirst

Make a Difference with a Team That Truly Listens. Join Us as an Occupational Therapist.

$33–$66/hour | Full-Time, Part-Time & PRN Opportunities | Flexible Schedule | Work–Life Balance | Supportive Leadership

Plus: Impact Bonus

At Lifelong Access, we lead with heart. Our managers listen, our teams support each other, and our culture is rooted in compassion, fun, and genuine connection. We offer a family-friendly workplace where Occupational Therapists can grow, feel valued, and love what they do every day. As the largest provider of pediatric therapy services in McLean County, we provide the support and resources you need to thrive.

What You’ll Love Here

• Flexible scheduling with the ability to mirror school schedules
• A culture that truly supports work–life balance
• Impact Bonus, opportunities to earn extra income based on your impact and contributions
• Paid Continuing Education Units (CEUs) & supervision hours
• Paid for all hours worked, not just direct therapy
• Sensory gyms, adaptive equipment, and play-based therapy spaces
• Collaborative team including Physical Therapists (PT), Speech Therapists (ST), Developmental Therapists (DT), and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) professionals
• Generous PTO, including vacation time after 90 days
• Paid holidays off
• Competitive benefits & relocation assistance
• Localized, supportive managers who are present and accessible
• Qualify for federal student loan forgiveness, as a not-for-profit employee, you could have your student loans forgiven after 10 years of eligible service

About the Role
You’ll support children birth through age 18 in Early Intervention, clinic-based therapy, or a blend of both. You’ll collaborate with a caring interdisciplinary team and may supervise a COTA and fieldwork students.

What You’ll Do

• Carry a pediatric caseload (birth–18)
• Complete initial and ongoing evaluations across fine motor, sensory processing, ADLs, and more
• Develop and update treatment plans and documentation
• Partner with therapists across multiple disciplines
• Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants and interns
• Early Intervention training provided for those who wish to expand their skills

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in OT and NBCOT certification
• Illinois OT license (or license-eligible)
• Early Intervention credential preferred
• Pediatric experience strongly preferred
• Valid Illinois driver’s license & insurance

At Lifelong Access, people feel seen, heard, and supported, for our staff and the families we proudly serve.

Lifelong Access is an Equal Opportunity Employer.