Home Health Occupational Therapist $10,000 Bonus
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Home Health Occupational Therapist $10,000 Bonus
Location: Westchester, IL, USA
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- Employee Type
- Employee
- Working Hours Per Week
- 40
Job Description
Care Where You Are: Where Your Work Truly Matters
Residential Home Health and Hospice is a nationally recognized leader in home health and hospice, and a consistent Top Workplace. If you are a clinician seeking autonomy, meaningful patient relationships, and real career growth; this is where you belong.
We are hiring an Occupational Therapist (OT) for a Home Health position providing skilled care to patients in their homes in the Westchester and surrounding areas. This position is eligible for a $10,000 first year success bonus to reward the accomplishment of key achievements during your first year!
The bonus opportunities extend well beyond your first year. The longer you grow with us, the more we grow your rewards!
What You’ll Do
Deliver skilled, patient-centered care in a home health setting, in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team that truly supports you
Perform comprehensive patient evaluations focused on activities of daily living (ADLs), upper extremity function, and home safety, developing individualized treatment plans to promote independence and quality of life
Educate and empower patients and caregivers on adaptive techniques, use of assistive equipment, energy conservation, and home safety strategies to support safe, confident participation in daily routines
- Think critically, solve problems in real time, and ensure thorough, compliant EMR documentation
- Work independently, but never alone
- Travel to patient homes within assigned territory
- Designed for Success
- Dedicated field education team supporting you from Day 1
- Leadership that listens, mentors, and champions your growth
- A collaborative culture where your impact is recognized and your feedback shapes improvement
- Benefits That Support Your Whole Life
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
- Fleet Vehicle Program
- Generous PTO
- 401K with company match
- Paid parental leave
- Up to 90% off degrees and certifications through our Purdue University partnership
- OT Qualifications
- Active Occupational Therapist, OT license in the state you work
- One year of experience as an Occupational Therapist and the clinical expertise to deliver quality patient care
- Due to the field-based nature of this home health position, a valid driver’s license and the ability to spend approximately 20% of your workday driving to and from patient locations are required.
- We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Notice
Successful completion of a drug screen prior to employment is part of our background process, which includes medical and recreational marijuana.
- By supplying your phone number, you agree to receive communication via phone or text.
- By submitting your application, you are confirming that you are legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Key Responsibilities
Deliver skilled, patient-centered occupational therapy in a home health setting while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. Perform comprehensive patient evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans to promote independence and safety.
Requirements
Requires an active Occupational Therapist license and at least one year of clinical experience. Must possess a valid driver's license and the ability to travel to patient homes.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (291 salary observations; 936 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,077 salary observations; 27,178 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Occupational Therapy median $83k (middle half $76k–$101k)11 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $94k median in Illinois | $97k nationally (−3%)291 state / 5,077 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 306 active | 9,409 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 34% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | Illinois Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment365 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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