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AcuteCare Health System
Crestwood, Illinois

Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist Above average in Occupational TherapyNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$79k-$94k

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 33m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Join BoldAge PACE and Make a Difference! 

Why work with us?

A People First Environment: We make what is important to those we serve important to us.

Make an Impact: Enhance the quality of life for seniors. 

Professional Growth: Access to training and career development.

Competitive Compensation

* Medical/Dental

* Generous Paid Time Off

* 401K with Match*

* Life Insurance

* Tuition Reimbursement

* Flexible Spending Account

* Employee Assistance Program

Be Part of Our Mission!

Are you passionate about helping older adults live meaningful, independent lives at home with grace and dignity? BoldAge PACE is an all-inclusive program of care, personalized to meet the individual health and well-being needs of our participants. Our approach is simple: We listen to our participants and their caregivers to truly understand their needs and desires.

Occupational Therapist 

POSITION SUMMARY: Plans, organizes, and implements Occupational Therapy services for PACE participants as a member of the PACE interdisciplinary team. Responsibilities include but are not limited to assessment; planning, providing treatment; and teaching of participant, caregivers or other appropriate representatives/family to maintain participant support in the community.  

Essesntial Duties and Responsibilities

* Conduct initial and periodic in-person assessments to evaluate participants’ functional abilities, home environment, and rehabilitation needs.

* Recommend and coordinate adaptive equipment, home modifications, and therapy services to promote safety and independence.

* Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans based on participant progress and IDT collaboration.

* Deliver OT interventions across settings including the PACE center, clinic, participants’ homes, and contracted facilities.

* Educate participants and caregivers on equipment use, home safety strategies, and ADL programs.

* Maintain timely, accurate documentation of assessments, treatment, and participant progress per regulatory and organizational standards.

* Actively participate in daily IDT meetings, contributing to comprehensive care planning and 24-hour care coordination.

* Supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistants (COTAs), including review of care plans, co-signing documentation, and providing ongoing mentorship.

* Train staff in safe OT practices and equipment use to enhance participant care.

* Performs integrated IDT functions encompassing the Occupational Therapist role and the Home Care Coordinator role, ensuring cohesive planning, communication, and oversight of both rehabilitative and home-based support services for PACE participants. May perform the duties of other IDT members based on professional licensing, competencies, and experience as needed.

* Support quality improvement, utilization review, and compliance initiatives.

* Maintain current licensure, certifications, and participation in ongoing professional development.

Experience and Education

* Advanced degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

* Current license to practice Occupational Therapy in the state

* Two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team in a hospital, nursing home or community-based setting is preferable.

* 1 year of experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred. If this is not present, training on working with a frail or elderly population will be provided upon hiring (If applicable for the role).

* Competency position specific competencies for the Occupational Therapist will be met prior to assuming participant care.

PRE-Employment Requirements

* All Employees - Must have reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and the minimum state required liability auto insurance.

* Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up to date before engaging in direct participant contact.

* Pass a comprehensive criminal background check that may include, but is not limited to, federal and state Medicare/Medicaid exclusion lists, criminal history, education verification, license verification, reference check, and drug screen.

BoldAge PACE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

* Match begins after one year of employment

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

40 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist plans, organizes, and implements therapy services as part of an interdisciplinary team to support PACE participants. Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, developing individualized treatment plans, and providing education to participants and caregivers.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an advanced degree in Occupational Therapy and a current state license. Two years of experience in a hospital, nursing home, or community-based setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient AssessmentTreatment PlanningHome Safety EvaluationInterdisciplinary Team CollaborationStaff SupervisionGeriatric Care

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at AcuteCare Health System a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,743 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$90k (91 salary observations; 174 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,208 salary observations; 15,532 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 62% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$87k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $87k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

6.4/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Occupational Therapy

  • No weekends

Living in Crestwood

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$312k
Median resident rent
$1,334/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About AcuteCare Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Oceanport, New Jersey
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental
Generous Paid Time Off
401K with Match
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program