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LaGrange Park, Illinois

Occupational Therapist - PRN

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$53/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 26m ago · Verified live

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

Interdisciplinary collaborationCare planningPatient assessment

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$110kOccupational 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 powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois301 active9,060 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 6% remote · 42% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,225 in the last 30 days1,640 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
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

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
5
<$115k
6
$115k-130k
8
$130k-145k
4
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
61%
Loan repayment
12%
Sign-on bonus
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About tmc

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible scheduling
Clinical autonomy
Career growth opportunities
Supportive team environment