Occupational Therapist

Up to $5000 Placement & Completion Bonus | 26/27 School Year | $50-$55/hour | Full-Time | North Chicago, IL | State OT License Required

 

About the Role:

As an Occupational Therapist with Point Quest Group, you'll deliver meaningful, individualized therapy to students — helping them build the skills they need to thrive in school and beyond. You'll develop treatment programs aligned to each student's IEP or medical plan, collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, and maintain the documentation that ensures every student's progress is tracked and celebrated. This role is equal parts clinical expertise and compassionate connection.

 

Why Join Us:

Point Quest Group is committed to keeping support for staff, students, and schools at the center of everything we do. Through our longstanding partner, IEP Therapy's service model is led by dedicated directors and supported by clinical leaders who are focused on your success. Together, our industry-leading approach includes:

· Regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house Directors who carry no caseloads

· Local office support with the resources of a national organization

· CEU, license, and tuition reimbursement

· Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match

· Spread pay option, paid sick time, and life/short-term disability insurance

· Quarterly appreciation gifts and online lending library

 

What You'll Do:

• Create and deliver individualized treatment programs for students based on their IEPs or medical plans

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to establish meaningful goals and accommodations

• Oversee and support Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs) as needed

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of student needs, including initial and ongoing assessments

• Complete annual and triennial reviews in a timely, compliant manner

• Maintain thorough documentation and provide detailed reports on student progress

 

What We're Looking For:

 

Must Have:

• Current Occupational Therapist license in the state where services are delivered, or eligibility to obtain such licensure

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

 

Preferred

• Experience in school or treatment settings working with students with learning or social-emotional challenges

• Familiarity with IEP processes and documentation systems

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

 

About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

 

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

 

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.