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Inspired Homecare
Chicago Heights, Illinois

Home Health Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Compensation

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Per Diem
Call expectations
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Weekends
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Job Description

Are you an Occupational Therapist looking for an exciting part-time opportunity? Look no further! Inspired Homecare is currently seeking Home Health OTs for immediate openings. This position offers the flexibility to work per diem, allowing you to create your own schedule and enjoy a great work-life balance. Join our team of dedicated therapists who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our patients.

What's your day like?

As a new Home Health OT at Inspired Homecare, you can expect a dynamic and fulfilling role that allows you to make a difference in the lives of our patients. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve providing in-home occupational therapy services, including evaluations, assessments, and the development of personalized treatment plans. You'll have the opportunity to work closely with patients and their families, using your empathy and problem-solving skills to deliver compassionate care. Flexibility is key in this position, as your schedule will be based on therapist availability.

You'll have the freedom to create your own schedule, allowing for a great work-life balance. You can expect to visit patients at their homes, providing therapy sessions that address their unique needs and goals. With the support of our team, you'll collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care. At Inspired Homecare, we value high performance and customer-centricity.

If you're ready to join a team that embraces these values and offers a flexible and rewarding work environment, apply today!

Are you the Immediate Openings - Home Health OTs - Part Time Per Diem we're looking for?

To thrive in the role of a Home Health OT at Inspired Homecare, there are a few key skills and qualifications that will contribute to your success. Firstly, experience working in home health is crucial, as it requires a unique set of skills and adaptability to deliver effective therapy in a home setting. Additionally, familiarity with an EMR system like WellSky Kinnser is essential for documentation and record-keeping purposes. This software enables seamless communication and coordination with other healthcare professionals involved in the patient's care.

As a home health therapist, you must possess the flexibility to travel to different locations throughout the day to provide therapy sessions. This may include navigating various neighborhoods and adapting to different home environments, requiring excellent navigational skills and the ability to handle unexpected situations with professionalism and grace. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care, have experience in home health, and are comfortable using an EMR system like HCHB, we want to hear from you. Join our team of dedicated therapists and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients.

Apply today!

Knowledge and skills required for the position are

  • EMR system - WS Kinnser
  • Experience working in home health flexibility to travel to different locations in a day.

Key Responsibilities

Provide occupational therapy services in patients’ homes, including evaluations, assessments, and personalized treatment plans. Coordinate care with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals while adapting therapy to each patient’s needs and goals.

Requirements

Experience working in home health and familiarity with an EMR system such as WellSky Kinnser or HCHB are required. The role also requires flexibility to travel between locations and adapt to different home environments.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Home Health Occupational TherapyOccupational Therapy EvaluationsPatient AssessmentsTreatment PlanningIn-Home TherapyPatient and Family CollaborationEMR DocumentationTravel FlexibilityNavigationCare Coordination

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 42% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.2% 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 36 employers

401k / retirement match
83%
CME allowance
70%
Sign-on bonus
35%
Loan repayment
20%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Chicago Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$185k
Typical market rent
$1,450/mo
Residents’ average commute
30 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 Inspired Homecare

Hospitals and Health Care
Wheaton, Illinois
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule