Occupational Therapist - PRN
Listed compensation
$50-$53/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
If you’re an Occupational Therapist (OT) who wants to empower patients to achieve meaningful outcomes through compassionate and patient-centered therapy—this is it.
In this role, you’ll provide occupational therapy services to the adult/geriatric population, working closely with patients to improve independence, mobility, safety, and overall quality of life. You’ll have the opportunity to follow patient progress over time and deliver truly patient-centered care in a collaborative clinical environment.
Here’s your chance to focus on what matters most—quality outcomes, consistency of care, and clinical autonomy while making a meaningful difference every day.
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians feel supported, valued and empowered.
Why This Role Stands Out
Build meaningful relationships while helping individuals improve independence, mobility and overall quality of life
- Enjoy flexible scheduling options and a supportive work environment designed to promote work-life balance
- Provide personalized, patient-centered occupational therapy focused on functional outcomes
- Deliver high-quality care in a setting that values clinical excellence over high patient volume
Thrive in a collaborative, therapist-driven environment that encourages professional growth, mentorship and clinical autonomy
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients and develop personalized care plans focused on functional independence, safety, and quality of life
Deliver care through therapeutic activities, ADL training, and adaptive techniques
Help patients improve their ability to perform daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, grooming, and meal preparation
Partner with interdisciplinary teams, caregivers, and nursing staff to support strong patient outcomes and continuity of care
Track patient progress, maintain accurate clinical documentation, and adapt treatment plans based on patient needs and rehabilitation goals
Qualifications
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible scheduling
- Clinical autonomy
- Supportive team environment
- Career growth opportunities
Qualifications
- Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) or license eligible in the state of practice
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapist Program
- Interest or experience in skilled nursing, long-term care or geriatric rehabilitation
- Passion for patient-centered care and improving quality of life for older adults
About Therapy Management Corporation
Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) partners with skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities across the country to provide Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech Therapy services that enhance mobility, independence, and overall wellbeing for residents.
Our mission is simple: Support clinicians so they can deliver exceptional patient care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (280 salary observations; 929 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,026 salary observations; 27,299 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$107k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $104k–$110k | Occupational Therapy median $95k (middle half $83k–$106k)635 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $94k median in Illinois | $96k nationally (−3%)280 state / 5,026 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$107k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 301 active | 9,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,225 in the last 30 days | 1,640 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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