Occupational Therapist | FMLA Coverage

Occupational TherapistContract

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$46-$56/hr

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based | FMLA Coverage

  • Location: Minooka and Morris, IL
  • Employment Type: Full-Time, Temporary Contract Dates: January 4 – May 26, 2027
  • Compensation: $46-$56/hour based on experience

About the Role

AnthroMed Education is seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide school-based occupational therapy services in the Minooka and Morris, Illinois, areas. This position will provide FMLA coverage from January 4 through May 26, 2027. The OT will support students from kindergarten through age 21 across a variety of educational settings, including intellectual disability and autism programs. The caseload includes approximately 45 students, with 20 students receiving consultative services. This position involves floating between two school buildings and is an excellent opportunity for an OT who enjoys collaborating with educators and supporting students with diverse developmental and functional needs. Position Details:

  • Schedule: Full-time, approximately 35 hours per week
  • Hours: Approximately 8:00 AM–3:00 PM, depending on school schedule Setting: Onsite, floating between two school buildings Caseload: Approximately 45 students, including 20 consultative cases Student Population: Kindergarten through age 21
  • Compensation: $46-$56/hour

based on experience What You’ll Do Provide occupational therapy services to students with a variety of developmental, sensory, motor, and functional needs. Support students in intellectual disability and autism programs.

Implement individualized therapy interventions to help students access and participate in their educational environments. Conduct assessments and contribute to the development and implementation of individualized education programs (IEPs), as appropriate.

Provide direct therapy and consultative services based on student needs. Collaborate with teachers, special education staff, families, and other related service providers. Maintain accurate documentation, track student progress, and meet required service minutes.

Support students in developing fine motor, sensory processing, self-care, and other functional skills that promote educational participation. What You’ll Need A valid Illinois Occupational Therapist license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Experience or interest in school-based occupational therapy and working with students with disabilities. Ability to collaborate effectively with educators and multidisciplinary teams. Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.

Commitment to supporting students’ developmental, functional, and educational goals. What AnthroMed Offers Weekly pay. Comprehensive healthcare benefits with no employee premium deductions. 401(k) retirement plan with a 3% employer match. Paid time off.

Professional development opportunities and access to a guest speaker series. Materials stipend to support therapy needs. License reimbursement. Dedicated support from the AnthroMed Education team throughout your assignment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

AnthroMed Education is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, leave, and termination. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive and respectful workplace and encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services to students with developmental, sensory, and functional needs within school settings. Collaborate with educators and families to implement individualized education programs and track student progress.

Requirements

Requires a valid Illinois Occupational Therapist license through the IDFPR. Candidates should have experience or interest in school-based therapy and working with students with disabilities.

Key Skills

Individualized education programs (IEP)Fine motor skillsCollaborationAssessmentAutism supportIntellectual disability supportFunctional skills training

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (321 salary observations; 982 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 27,651 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)), so the posted ~$106k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$96k–$116kOccupational Therapy median $130k (middle half $130k–$130k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$93k median in Illinois$97k nationally (−4%)321 state / 5,566 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois294 active9,081 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment350 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,073 in the last 30 days1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 13 employers
5
<$90k
5
$90k-100k
9
$100k-110k
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$114k
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$120k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

20 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,033 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Comprehensive healthcare benefits with no employee premium deductions
401(k) with 3% employer match
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Materials stipend
License reimbursement

Living in Minooka

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$339k
Median resident rent
$1,552/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.