Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) Part-Time
Listed compensation
$41-$56/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
This isn’t therapy as usual – it’s therapy reimagined.
At EmpowerMe Wellness, our therapists don’t just treat patients — they become the heartbeat of EmpowerMe 360, our integrated model of care. EmpowerMe 360 connects therapy, wellness, and medical providers into one seamless experience for residents. As part of this program, you’ll be the trusted guide for seniors, helping them live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.
Your Impact = Residents’ Independence
Every time you help a resident move with confidence, reduce a fall risk, or master a daily task, you’ll see the power of EmpowerMe 360 in action.
Responsibilities
- What You’ll Do
- Provide therapy and wellness services (physical, occupational, or speech) for older adults
Conduct assessments, create personalized care plans, and deliver evidence-based interventions as part of a collaborative team
- Support care coordination with wellness check-ins, caregiver communication, and telehealth support
- Maintain professional and ethical standards in line with company initiatives
- Contribute to program development and continuous quality improvement
- Help residents maximize independence, confidence, and satisfaction
- Why You’ll Love It Here
Impact You Can See: Build meaningful relationships with residents while helping them stay active, safe, and out of the hospital.
- Balance You Can Count On: No late nights, no constant driving — predictable schedules that work for your life.
- Growth You Can Build On: Opportunities for leadership, specialty programs, and professional development.
- Variety Every Day: Therapy, care coordination, and wellness check-ins keep your role dynamic.
- A Supportive Culture: Therapists are celebrated here, not sidelined.
- Benefits You’ll Love
- All Team Members: Flexible schedule
- Fun, team-focused culture
- Career growth & cross-training
- Recognition programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free CEU Access
Full-Time: Full medical, dental, vision
- 401(k) with match
- HSA, FSA, Life & Disability Insurance
- Voluntary benefits
- Flexible Paid Time Off
Part-Time: Voluntary benefits (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
- 401(k) with match
Qualifications
- What You’ll Bring to EmpowerMe
- Current professional license in your therapy discipline (PT, PTA, OT, COTA, or SLP)
- Passion for empowering seniors to live their best lives
- Strong clinical skills with a collaborative spirit
- Love for teamwork, connection, and being visible in your community
- Bring your skills, your passion, and your heart to EmpowerMe Wellness.
About EmpowerMe Wellness
EmpowerMe Wellness is an integrated healthcare company partnering with senior living communities nationwide. Through our EmpowerMe 360 program, we bring together therapy, pharmacy, and medical care to help residents live stronger, safer, and more independent lives.
Guided by our mission of improving the lives of seniors and the communities they call home, our therapists are at the heart of this purpose — delivering care with meaning, building trusted relationships, and shaping the future of senior wellness every day.
$41.00 - $56.00 per hour
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (285 salary observations; 933 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,038 salary observations; 27,346 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 ~$101k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $101k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,322 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $85k–$116k | Occupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $89k–$104k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $93k median in Illinois | $97k nationally (−4%)285 state / 5,038 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$101k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 309 active | 9,485 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 30% no call · 66% no weekends44 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Occupational Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment367 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) Part-Time at EmpowerMe Wellness a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,322 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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