Home Health Occupational Therapist, $10,000 Bonus

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Title Home Health Occupational Therapist, $10,000 Bonus Location Mount Prospect, IL, USA Additional Location(s) 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 Mount Prospect area.

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 Current driver’s license and ability to spend ~20% of your day driving to/from patient locations 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

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice Consistently named as a 'Top Workplace', Residential Home Health and Hospice is a dynamic, growing, and innovative healthcare company that invests time and resources to foster employee success and patient satisfaction. It’s a promise we live day in and day out.

Every employee – from those who work with our patients in the field, to those who support them in administrative and office roles – is valued, respected, and encouraged to grow. Our Mission: We aspire to be the leading providers of home-based healthcare products and services for geriatric and chronically ill patients.

We are committed to equipping our highly-trained and dedicated employees with all the resources and tools necessary to provide extraordinary care and service. California Worker Privacy Statement

Key Responsibilities

Deliver skilled, patient-centered occupational therapy care to patients in their homes, focusing on ADLs and home safety. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and provide caregiver education.

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 locations.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationADL AssessmentTreatment PlanningPatient EducationCaregiver TrainingHome Safety AssessmentCritical ThinkingProblem Solving

Occupational Therapist Career Context

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, 38% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 71/100, 58 active listings.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Home Health Occupational Therapist, $10,000 Bonus at Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,491 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

47 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution41 jobs · 34 employers

15
<$105k
12
$105k-120k
5
$120k-135k
6
$135k-150k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
97% this job
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
47% this job
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$75 an hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,491 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Mount Prospect

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$447k
Typical market rent
$1,768/mo
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About Residential Home Health and Residential Hospice

Home Health Care Services
Troy, Michigan
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$10,000 First Year Success Bonus
Medical, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance
Fleet Vehicle Program
Generous PTO
401K with Company Match
Paid Parental Leave
Up to 90% off Degrees and Certifications