Benefits:- 401(k)
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
About My Recess Therapy
At My Recess Therapy, we’re more than a pediatric therapy clinic — we’re a community of therapists who love helping kids, supporting families, and growing together. For over 13 years, we’ve partnered with families across the Tri-Cities and Fox Valley to provide playful, relationship-centered occupational, speech, and feeding therapy. Our mission is simple: support kids and families on a foundation of FUN — through strong, supported therapists.
Why You’ll Love My Recess
A team that has your back — hands-on clinical mentorship and case consultation built in.
Grow your career your way — sensory integration, feeding, reflex integration, oral adhesions, early intervention, groups, or leadership.
Make a meaningful impact — lasting relationships with children, families, and your community.
Job Summary
We are looking for a warm, skilled, and curious Pediatric Occupational Therapist to join our multidisciplinary team in St. Charles, IL. This is a generalist pediatric OT role with a strong emphasis on emotional and sensory regulation. You will work with infants, toddlers, and school-age children and their families to evaluate, plan, and deliver play-based intervention that supports sensory processing, self-regulation, motor development, and functional independence at home, at school, and in the community.
You’ll collaborate closely with families and caregivers, our in-house speech and feeding therapists, and outside professionals including pediatricians, early intervention providers, school teams, and other community specialists. There is opportunity to work with early intervention (birth–3) clients.
Therapists with advanced training in oral motor/feeding therapy, infant motor development & oral adhesions (tongue/lip ties), reflex integration, DIR/Floortime, or DMI (Dynamic Movement Intervention) may be eligible for a $2,500 specialty bonus (see Benefits & Compensation).
Key Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations using standardized and clinical assessments of sensory processing, self-regulation, fine and gross motor skills, visual-motor skills, postural control, and activities of daily living.
• Develop & implement individualized, play-based treatment plans that follow the child’s lead and target emotional and sensory regulation, motor skills, and functional participation.
• Provide direct treatment across settings as needed, including our sensory gym and early intervention (birth–3).
• Partner with parents and caregivers as active members of the team — coaching, modeling strategies, and building practical home programs
• Collaborate with in-house therapists and outside professionals (pediatricians, early intervention teams, school staff, other community providers) to coordinate care.
• Complete documentation timely & accurately
• Maintain a consistent caseload and schedule, communicate proactively with families, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Participate in team meetings, case consultation, and continuing education.
Required Qualifications
Master's or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy; active Illinois OT license
Minimum 2 years of pediatric clinical experience (private practice, EI, or sensory clinic preferred). New grads with strong pediatric fieldwork encouraged to apply.
Working knowledge of sensory processing and self-regulation frameworks
Strong communication skills; able to build trust with children, parents, and referring professionals
Preferred Skills & Attributes
• Advanced training in oral motor/feeding therapy (e.g., Get Permission, Beckman Oral Motor), infant motor development &/or oral adhesions, reflex integration (e.g., MNRI, Rhythmic Movement Training), DIR/Floortime, or DMI (Dynamic Movement Intervention) — specialty bonus eligible.
• Experience with Illinois Early Intervention (EI credential or willingness to obtain).
• Training in sensory integration or trauma-informed / relationship-based approaches.
• Knowledge of Tri-Cities and Fox Valley community resources and school systems.
Benefits & Compensation
• $72,000–$98,000/year full-time or $50–$65/hour part-time, commensurate with experience.
• $2,500 specialty bonus for therapists with advanced training in oral motor/feeding, infant motor/oral adhesions, reflex integration, DIR, or DMI (paid half at 90 days, half at 6 months).
• Health insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Short-term disability (including maternity coverage).
• Continuing education stipend to support advanced certification.
• Mentorship, case consultation, and professional development support.
• A warm, supportive team that takes care of each other.
How to Apply
Send your resume and a short note about why pediatrics, and why us, to lori@myrecess.com — or come shadow us, grab a coffee, and see what we’re about. Learn more at myrecess.com or follow us @myrecesstherapy. Come play with us!
My Recess Therapy is an equal opportunity employer.