Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$73K–$110K /yr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for a flexible, rewarding role that fits your schedule and allows you to make a meaningful impact? Join our collaborative occupational health team at UnityPoint Health, where you’ll enjoy flexibility between 8:00AM-6:00PM. If you thrive on flexibility, value teamwork, and enjoy serving a wide variety of patients, this PRN role offers both the balance and the professional impact you’re looking for.
As an Occupational Therapist, you will play a vital role in helping our patients achieve their maximum physical, emotional, and social potential. If you are passionate about empowering individuals to live their best lives, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address the unique needs of our residents
- Design and implement effective interventions to improve mobility, coordination, and daily living skills
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care
- Provide education and support to patients, families, and caregivers
- Document all treatments and progress, accurately and in a timely manner
- Conduct thorough assessments and evaluations to identify areas of strength and weakness
Qualifications
EDUCATION:
Must have a Master of Occupational Therapy or clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy for applicants graduating from accredited Occupational Therapy Programs 2007-Present
Licenses, Registrations and Certifications
Must have IL and/or IA state license upon hire
*Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, skills, internal equity, and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive, differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (258 salary observations; 920 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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)). 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, 9% are remote, 33% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at UnityPoint Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,471 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
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