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Healthpro Heritage
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$55/hr

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist -School OT
  • Arlington Heights, IL

Full Time

  • HealthPRO Pediatrics is looking for a licensed Occupational Therapist (OT) to join our school-based team in Arlington Heights, IL!
  • Join our collaborative therapy team supporting students’ academic and functional success!
  • Full-Time - 35 hours/week
  • Compensation: $55/hour
  • Servicing 2 middle school locations - grades 6th-8th!

Why HealthPRO?

  • Our school-based positions provide great schedules with weekends, holidays, & summers off
  • Generous PTO Accrual
  • Year-Round Benefits packages for FT employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k, free CEUs & more!
  • W-2 position - No extra tax stuff at the end of the year!
  • Mentorship from multiple disciplines across our experienced, collaborative pediatric team

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPRO Pediatrics, A division of HealthPro Heritage, we are more than just a team—we are a family dedicated to empowering children, supporting families, and fostering growth. As a leader in pediatric therapy, we provide a purpose-driven environment where your skills and compassion truly make a difference.

Apply now to be an OT in Arlington Heights!

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.

Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Treatment planning

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$114k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $114k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% have no call, 77% require no weekends.

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 Occupational Therapist (OT) at Healthpro Heritage a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,491 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

24 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution24 jobs · 17 employers

14
<$105k
3
$105k-120k
2
$120k-135k
5
$135k-150k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
52%
Loan repayment
35%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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$96k-$141k
#2

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Sentara Health · Norfolk, Virginia

$96k-$141k
#3

Acute Care Occupational Therapist - Flexi

$96k-$141k
#4

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

$140k
+ 22 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 60% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

  • No weekends

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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 Healthpro Heritage

Hospitals and Health Care
Hunt Valley, MD
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision
401k
Free CEUs
Generous PTO Accrual
Mentorship from multiple disciplines
W-2 position