Lauren Whims

Occupational Therapist · Chicago Public Schools

occupational therapist Chicago

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Tenure
8 years
since Apr 2018

Experience

Occupational TherapistCurrent
Chicago Public Schools
Since Apr 2018 · 8 years · Chicago

Education

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
2018 – 2019
Midwestern University (IL)
Master of Science (M.S.)
2015 – 2017
University of St. Francis
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
2010 – 2013
Joliet Junior College
2006 – 2014

About Chicago Public Schools

Industry
Education
Employees
5000+
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website
Office Location
Chicago, IL

Professional Overview

Lauren Whims is a Occupational Therapist, currently affiliated with Chicago Public Schools, based in Chicago. As a occupational therapist, Whims contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Chicago. They have been with Chicago Public Schools for 8 years. Whims holds academic credentials, including Doctor of Occupational Therapy and Master of Science (M.S.), from University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and Midwestern University (IL). Chicago Public Schools operates in the Education sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit occupational therapist professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to occupational therapist specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 35,020 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the occupational therapist specialty. Lauren Whims is one of them.
  • 278 contacts at Chicago Public Schools are tracked in HealthTal.

Data refreshed November 2026.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Lauren Whims located?

Lauren Whims is based in Chicago. They are currently affiliated with Chicago Public Schools.

What is Lauren Whims's specialty?

Lauren Whims specializes in occupational therapist. Their current role is Occupational Therapist.

Where does Lauren Whims currently work?

Lauren Whims currently works at Chicago Public Schools. They have been there for 8 years.

What is Lauren Whims's educational background?

Lauren Whims attended University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences and Midwestern University (IL).

How do I contact Lauren Whims for recruiting?

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What is the average salary for a occupational therapist in the United States?

occupational therapists in the United States typically earn $73,000 to $122,000 annually, with a median of $94,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.