Occupational Therapist (OT) - Part - time, Weekends

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPart-Time

Listed compensation

$40-$45/hr

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Employment & setting
Part-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Includes weekends
Posted 2h ago · Verified live

Job Description

  • ability insurance Paid time off Paid holidays Cafeteria on site Employee engagement events Employee assistance program Employee recognition program Free parking What sets us apart: Career & training development opportunities Dynamic and inclusive work environment Engaged management team dedicated to your success A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations Disclaimer: Select benefits are available only to full-time positions.

Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Meadowview Behavioral Hospital.

Compensation: We are seeking Part-time and PRN Occupational Therapists.

Compensation ranges from $40.00 to $45.00 per hour, depending on employment status, experience, qualifications, and skill level. Join us as our Occupational Therapist!

Qualifications

  • ability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will plan and execute engaging activity services to support patient treatment goals and overall well-being. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, documenting progress, and teaching social and coping techniques within an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess current OTR/L licensure in Illinois. At least one year of related experience, preferably in psychiatric patient care, is required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningActivity therapyPsychosocial assessmentLeisure skills developmentStress managementPatient assessmentClinical documentationInterdisciplinary collaborationMental health support

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 48 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 31% have no call, 69% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution29 jobs · 26 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 26 employers

CME allowance
74%
401k / retirement match
68% this job
Sign-on bonus
15%
Relocation assistance
9%
Visa sponsorship
9%

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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Includes weekends

Living in Peoria

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$153k
Typical market rent
$1,266/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Peoria, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Meadowview Behavioral Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Peoria, Illinois

Benefits & Perks

401(k) with matching
Health Insurance
100% company-paid life insurance up to 2x annual salary
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays