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Functional Pathways
Rockford, Illinois

PRN Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

Listed compensation

$52-$58/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Posted 2mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Wesley Willows - Rockford, IL 61103-1524Position Type: PRNSalary Range: $52.00 - $58.00 HourlyFunctional Pathways is currently hiring at our newest location, Wesley Willows in Rockford, IL, for a PRN Occupational Therapist.

About Us

Wesley Willows is a senior living community in Rockford, IL, that has been serving seniors since 1966. Located on a beautiful campus, Wesley Willows offers a full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation.

With a focus on wellness, connection, and compassionate care, the community provides residents with opportunities to stay active, engaged, and comfortable while having peace of mind as their needs change.

Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!

Qualifications

Job Summary

The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.

Qualifications

Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.

Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.

Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and re-evaluating patients to develop and revise individualized plans of care. They will work under the supervision of a physician to ensure effective discharge planning and patient rehabilitation.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. An active state license and current certification are required to perform the duties of the role.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Patient ScreeningPatient EvaluationCare Plan DevelopmentOrganizational SkillsWritten Communication

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).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

42 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs · 20 employers

6
<$110k
10
$110k-125k
3
$125k-140k
1
$146k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 20 employers

401k / retirement match
92%
CME allowance
67%
Sign-on bonus
25%
Relocation assistance
4%
Visa sponsorship
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT)- South County

Home Care Providers Group · San Diego, California

$158k – $198k
#2

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)

$74-$93.75/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
+ 40 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$193k
Typical market rent
$1,195/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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