Occupational Therapist - Float

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80k-$100k

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Job Description

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S. News and World Report.

Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join? We are looking for a full-time Occupational Therapist - Float to join our rehabilitation team. The role will primarily be in located in Chicago and near suburbs; however, could be utilized at any of our clinic locations.

Our OT’s plan, implement and evaluate patient care programs designed to increase, maintain or restore function, minimize or prevent disability and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels. The ideal candidate would have a minimum of one year experience in hand therapy.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluates patient and gathers appropriate information to determine accurate clinical diagnoses and treatment plan.
  • Establishes appropriate, functional and objective goals based upon clinical examination.
  • Devise detailed treatment and care plans for patients.
  • Provides exceptional patient care and service.
  • The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in positive and respectful working relationships.
  • Cultivate relationships with patients and the community.
  • Provide continuous communication with referring physicians and other referral sources to ensure a consistent level of care.
  • Maintain patient charts, clinical logs and checklists necessary for compliance.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality with regard to medical records per company policies and procedures and assures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines.
  • Communicates well in a professional setting.
  • May travel to other sites as required for coverage.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Education And/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
  • Current Occupational Therapy license for the states of Illinois and Indiana
  • CPR Certified

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $ 80,000 - $100,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • 401(k) Employer Contribution.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
  • HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
  • Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.
  • Rapid growth allows for career growth and advancement.
  • Strong mentorship program.
  • Reasonable productivity requirements that allow for excellent patient care.
  • Orthopedic and Sports PT Residencies.

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program and possess a current license in Illinois and Indiana. A minimum of one year of experience in hand therapy and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical diagnosisDocumentationHIPAA complianceOrthopedic care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 63% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$80k–$100kOccupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $80k–$101k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$90k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois299 active9,194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment358 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
8
<$100k
10
$100k-110k
1
$114k
1
$130k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
CME allowance
48% this job
Loan repayment
19%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 1.7
Below most Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,320 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
401(k) Employer Contribution
Pet Insurance

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$354k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,311/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.