Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

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$60k-$80k

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Job Description

Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based | Full-Time | Morris, IL

AnthroMed Education is seeking a flexible, student-focused Occupational Therapist (OT) to provide school-based services in the Morris, Illinois area. This full-time, onsite position will support students across multiple school buildings and age groups, providing coverage for planned and intermittent leaves throughout the 2026–2027 school year.

The Occupational Therapist will initially support students in their autism program serving early childhood through 4th grade across two buildings.

Responsibilities may include sharing caseloads with other OTs before transitioning to coverage for students with autism and intellectual disabilities across elementary and transition programs, serving students from PreK through age 22.

The ideal candidate is adaptable, collaborative, and comfortable adjusting to changing caseload needs throughout the school year.

Position Details

  • Location: Morris, IL
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
  • Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Duration: October 1, 2026 – May 26, 2027
  • Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 annualized salary
  • Student Population: PreK–22 years old
  • Certification: Active Illinois occupational therapy licensure through IDFPR

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services to students across multiple school buildings and educational programs.
  • Support students in the STARS Autism program, initially serving early childhood through 4th grade.

Provide coverage for students with autism and intellectual disabilities across elementary and transition programs as caseload needs change.

Collaborate with other occupational therapists to coordinate services and maintain continuity of care during leave coverage.

Develop and implement individualized therapy plans that support students' functional, developmental, sensory, and educational needs.

  • Maintain accurate documentation, complete required assessments, and support IEP implementation.
  • Adapt to changing assignments, caseloads, and student needs throughout the school year.

Qualifications

  • Active Illinois occupational therapy license through IDFPR.
  • Experience providing occupational therapy services in a school-based or pediatric setting preferred.
  • Ability to work with students with autism, intellectual disabilities, and diverse developmental needs.
  • Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Flexibility to transition between buildings, age groups, and caseloads as coverage needs arise.
  • Commitment to supporting students' participation, independence, and success in the educational environment.

Why Join AnthroMed Education?

  • Competitive Compensation: Annualized salary of $60,000–$80,000.
  • Weekly Pay: Receive consistent weekly pay.
  • Healthcare Benefits: Medical insurance with premiums not deducted from your paycheck.
  • Material Stipend: $300 stipend for therapy materials and supplies.
  • Free Continuing Education: Access to free CEUs to support your professional growth.

Dedicated Support: Work with a team that understands school-based therapy and provides ongoing support throughout your assignment.

AnthroMed Education is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of any legally protected characteristic.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

School-Based Occupational TherapyPediatric Occupational TherapyAutism SupportIntellectual Disabilities SupportIndividualized Therapy PlanningSensory SupportDevelopmental SupportEducational SupportAssessmentCaseload CoordinationOrganization

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (346 salary observations; 963 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,886 salary observations; 27,166 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k 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
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,225 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$60k–$80kOccupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $80k–$101k)13 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Illinois vs national$93k median in Illinois$97k nationally (−4%)346 state / 5,886 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois301 active9,231 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 7% remote · 43% no call · 59% no weekends44 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,225 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at AnthroMed Education (School Services) 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 9,225 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
50% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
15%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,225 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Weekly pay
Healthcare benefits with no premium deductions
$300 materials stipend
Free continuing education

Living in Morris

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$302k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,574/mo≈ 31% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.