Occupational Therapist (Float)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$80K - $100K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

It’s the people that make the difference. Are you ready to make your impact?

Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush is nationally recognized as a leader in comprehensive orthopedic services. The Orthopedic Program at Rush University Medical Center is ranked Top 10 in Orthopedics by U.S. News and World Report.

Founded in 2003, MOR is comprised of internationally-renowned Orthopedic surgeons who pioneer the latest advances in technology and surgical techniques to improve the lives and activity levels of patients around the world. MOR doctors are the official team physicians for the Chicago White Sox, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Fire Soccer Club and DePaul University Athletics.

Ready to join? We are looking for an Occupational Therapist, Float, to join our rehabilitation team. Our OT’s plan, implement and evaluate patient care programs designed to increase, maintain, or restore function, minimize, or prevent disability and assist patients in reaching their maximum performance levels.

The position is full-time, will include traveling/floating to multiple outpatient clinics including Naperville, Joliet, Oak Brook, Westchester, and Park Ridge. The ideal candidate will need to be flexible to travel to all clinic sites as needed for coverage.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Evaluates patient and gathers appropriate information to determine accurate clinical diagnoses and treatment plan.
  • Establishes appropriate, functional and objective goals based upon clinical examination.
  • Devise detailed treatment and care plans for patients.
  • Provides exceptional patient care and service.
  • The ability to maintain friendly, cordial relations with all clients and employees; maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that results in positive and respectful working relationships.
  • Cultivate relationships with patients and the community.
  • Provide continuous communication with referring physicians and other referral sources to ensure a consistent level of care.
  • Maintain patient charts, clinical logs and checklists necessary for compliance.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality with regard to medical records per company policies and procedures and assures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines.
  • Communicates well in a professional setting.
  • Perform additional duties as required.

Education And/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program
  • Current State of Illinois license required
  • Newly licensed grads interested in hand therapy welcomed, but must have at least a Level 2 fieldwork placement in hands.
  • CPR Certified

What’s in it for you? MOR offers their employees a comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

Pay Range: $ 80,000 - $100,000 annualized. Compensation at MOR is determined by many factors, which may include but are not limited to, job-related skills and level of experience, education, certifications, geographic location, market data and internal equity. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays.
  • Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
  • Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance.
  • Critical Illness and Accident Insurance.
  • 401(k) Savings Plan.
  • 401(k) Employer Contribution.
  • Pet Insurance.
  • Commuter Benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Tax-Advantaged Accounts (FSA, HSA, Dependent Care FSA).
  • HSA Employer Contribution (when enrolled in a HDHP).
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Continuing Education of up to $2,500 annualized.
  • Excellent working relationship with prestigious group of physicians in Orthopedics in the US and #1 in Illinois and Indiana.
  • Rapid growth allows for career growth and advancement.
  • Strong mentorship program.
  • Reasonable productivity requirements that allow for excellent patient care.
  • Float Stipend

Our employees make the difference in our patients’ lives, and we value their contributions. Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to grow and develop your career with an industry leader. Come see what we’re all about. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Key Responsibilities

Occupational Therapists plan, implement, and evaluate patient care programs aimed at increasing, maintaining, or restoring function, minimizing disability, and helping patients reach maximum performance levels. Essential duties include evaluating patients, establishing functional goals, devising detailed treatment plans, and providing exceptional patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy Program and hold a current State of Illinois license, along with CPR Certification. Newly licensed graduates interested in hand therapy are welcomed if they have at least a Level 2 fieldwork placement in hands.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient EvaluationTreatment PlanningClinical DiagnosisGoal SettingHIPAA ComplianceChart MaintenanceFlexibilityHand Therapy (if applicable)

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (389 salary observations; 873 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,587 salary observations; 25,232 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 ~$90k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $90k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (Float) at Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush a 6.7 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,297 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 18 employers

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<$95k
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$95k
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5
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks20 jobs · 18 employers

401k / retirement match
90% this job
CME allowance
65% this job
Sign-on bonus
50%
Loan repayment
20%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.7
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,297 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Chicago

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k≈ 4.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,342/mo≈ 35% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
33 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.

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

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About Midwest Orthopaedics at Rush

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
Voluntary life, AD&D, and short-term disability insurance
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
401(k) Employer Contribution
Pet Insurance