Occupational Therapist

JOB TITLE: Occupational Therapist POSITION LOCATION: Peoria Service Center, 507 E. Armstrong Ave., Peoria, IL 61603 POSITION STATUS: Both Full time (40 hours/week) and part time opportunities are available! Part time hours are consistent from week to week. POSITION SCHEDULE: Clinic hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 6:00pm (with the last appointment at 5:15pm) Therapy can change what a child is able to do. The right therapist can change what a child believes is possible. Join Easterseals Central Illinois and help children reach their fullest potential through meaningful, individualized occupational therapy. About Us: Easterseals Central Illinois is a trusted leader in pediatric therapy, empowering children with developmental delays, disabilities, and special needs to reach their fullest potential. We are seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist to join our collaborative team, offering a variety of specialized services designed to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in: Aquatic Therapy: Utilize our state-of-the-art warm water therapy pool at the Peoria service center to create fun, innovative, and effective therapy programs that help children improve mobility, strength, and coordination. ASD Diagnostic Clinic: Be a vital part of our multi-disciplinary team providing comprehensive evaluations, early diagnoses, and customized recommendations for children and families at the earliest stages of need. Assistive Technology Clinic: Collaborate with vendors and funding sources to assess, recommend, and procure adaptive mobility devices, including wheelchairs and standers, to enhance children's independence. Early Intervention Services: Work with children under age 3 to help them meet developmental milestones through Occupational, Feeding, Physical, and Speech-Language Therapy in natural environments such as homes, daycares, and community spaces. Outpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation: Be a key part of an interdisciplinary team providing outpatient treatment to children and their families. You will evaluate and design therapy programs focused on improving fine motor and self-help skills, upper extremity function, activities of daily living, visual/perceptual skills, and sensory integration processing to enhance children’s functional abilities and daily living. Why Join Easterseals Central Illinois? Professional Growth and Mentorship: Ongoing mentorship from experienced therapists to help you develop new skills and advance in your career. Access to specialized training in areas like sensory integration, aquatic therapy, or assistive technology to expand your clinical expertise. Opportunities to grow within the organization, with pathways for advancement into leadership roles or specialized certifications. Innovative Tools and Technology: Use advanced therapeutic tools such as specialized sensory integration equipment to enhance your…