Occupational Therapist
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Job Description
Rock Valley Physical Therapy is seeking a skilled and dedicated Occupational Therapist to join our exceptional team of professionals. In this role, you’ll deliver high-quality, individualized care that truly makes a difference in patients’ lives, while enjoying a positive and upbeat workplace. You’ll have the chance to work with a diverse patient population, collaborate with experienced practitioners committed to clinical excellence, and have fun along the way.
We’re seeking candidates who are strong communicators and analytical thinkers and who also bring curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit to our workplace. If you thrive on solving challenges and making a positive impact every day, you’ll feel right at home at Rock Valley.
We are dedicated to finding the best fit for every role, no matter where you are in your career journey. We give every applicant equal consideration and fill each position based on the skills and experience that matter most. An Occupational Therapy license is a must, but don’t worry if you’re just starting out; new graduates are encouraged to apply!
What You’ll Do
- Perform comprehensive evaluations on a variety of orthopedic and neurologic conditions and develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Treat patients with a variety of orthopedic and neurologic diagnoses, including post-operative conditions, upper-extremity injuries, stroke, balance and coordination impairments, and other conditions affecting functional independence.
- Address activities of daily living (ADLs) to promote independence.
- Provide therapeutic exercise, neuromuscular re-education, functional activities, manual techniques, and other evidence-based interventions within the OT scope of practice.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate.
- Educate patients and families on home exercise programs, injury prevention, and long-term wellness.
- Collaborate with physicians and other health care professionals and community partners.
- Contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented clinical environment.
Why Join Our Team
We invest in our therapists, and we make sure you love coming to work! At Rock Valley, fun and professional growth go hand in hand.
- We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Sign-on bonus
- Student loan reimbursement
- A generous annual CE allowance for professionals
- Dedicated professional development opportunities
- Built-in scribe assistance for our EMR enhances work-life balance
- Mentorship programs for new graduates and early-career therapists (Rock U and Rock U 2)
- Paid time off and holidays
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunities for advancement and leadership
- Enjoy opportunities to work with a diverse patient population.
Apply today and take the first step toward joining the Rock Valley Physical Therapy team.
Key Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with orthopedic and neurologic conditions. Provide evidence-based interventions and educate patients and families on home exercise programs and long-term wellness.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Occupational Therapy license. New graduates are encouraged to apply, and strong communication and analytical skills are required.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (382 salary observations; 859 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (6,528 salary observations; 25,016 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 32% have no call, 82% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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