Occupational Therapist : Part Time

Little Friends Center for Autism is looking for a part-time Occupational Therapist to join their outpatient clinic multi-disciplinary team as a key member of the Foundations Therapeutic Program.

The Foundations Therapeutic Program helps children build the skills, confidence, and connections they need for what comes next. 

OTs develop and implement appropriate treatment plans for referred clients. Will assess the OT needs of referred clients and write reports with recommendations. Write goals ensuring the treatment plan is appropriate and current and document progress on those goals using SOAP notes. Consult with parents/guardians to integrate occupational therapy plans into the home environment. Communicate with schools, doctors or other therapists when permitted and necessary to obtain or give information per parental requests. Prove 6-month progress summaries on all clients in caseload.

Hours

Beginning August 2026

9am - 12pm

Monday - Friday

Option to add-on afternoon hours

Benefits

Full-Time and Part-Time Employees

• Paid Leave
• Paid Sick Time
• Sick Bank 
• 401K plan with eligibility after 60 days of employment
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Thanksgiving and holiday-centered luncheons
• Milestone anniversary gifts
• Monthly staff appreciation events
• Birthday and work anniversary recognition

Training and Learning

• Town Hall meetings with our President & CEO
• Bloodborne pathogen training
• Autism training
• Weekly IT mini-trainings
• Drawings for prizes ‘just because’
• Ukeru safety training

• Degree in Occupational Therapy with Illinois state licensure. 
• Experience with pediatric and autism population preferred. 
• School or clinic experience as well as experience with sensory integration preferred.