Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$41-$60/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
Outpatient Pediatric and Adult Therapy | Lake Zurich, Illinois | Full-time, Flexible Schedule
Do meaningful work—with the flexibility and support to do it your way.
At Empowered Heroes Inclusive Therapy, we help children and adults with special needs build independence and confidence in everyday life through engaging, personalized care. We also support families throughout the therapy journey, so they never feel alone. Our therapists enjoy the flexibility and independence to do their best work while being part of a close-knit, supportive team.
Why Therapists Choose Empowered Heroes
Focus on therapy—not quotas or administrative pressure. Our therapists are not measured by KPIs for patient attendance, productivity, chart notes, or new patient recruitment. You’ll have the autonomy to create your own schedule, including the option to work Monday – Thursday with Friday’s off. There are no billing responsibilities; your focus is providing outstanding therapy and keeping your documentation current.
We’re seeking a dedicated Occupational Therapist to serve children and adults through creative, play-based, and functional interventions. You’ll help clients strengthen motor skills, sensory processing, self-care abilities, and overall quality of life. From improving handwriting and building social skills to increasing independence in daily tasks, you’ll join a team that recognizes and celebrates every milestone.
If you’re passionate about making therapy engaging, individualized, and effective—and you value flexibility, independence, and a supportive team—we’d love to hear from you.
What You’ll Do
Evaluate clients’ physical, cognitive, and psychosocial needs to identify functional goals and appropriate interventions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that reflect each client’s needs and goals
Provide therapeutic interventions that improve functional abilities, independence, and participation in daily activities
Educate clients and their families on self-care strategies, home carryover, and injury prevention
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive, client-centered care
What You Bring
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Current Illinois Occupational Therapist license in good standing
- Two or more years of occupational therapy experience working with diverse patient populations
Strong clinical reasoning skills and knowledge of occupational therapy principles, assessments, and intervention techniques
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with clients, families, and interdisciplinary professionals
- Benefits That Support You
- We support our therapists with benefits designed to promote flexibility, growth, and well-being:
- Flexible scheduling that supports work-life balance
- Hourly rate $41 - $60 per hour based on experience
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance to support continued learning and clinical growth
- Health insurance stipend
Ready to make a meaningful difference while enjoying flexibility, independence, and professional support? Apply today to join Empowered Heroes Inclusive Therapy.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate client needs to develop and implement individualized treatment plans focused on functional goals. They will provide therapeutic interventions to improve motor skills, sensory processing, and daily independence while collaborating with families and healthcare professionals.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a current Illinois license. At least two years of experience working with diverse patient populations is required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 68% have no call, 76% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.0% 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 ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k 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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