Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$24 - $36/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
ProgressiveHealth of Indiana is looking for a PRN Occupational Therapist Assistant to join our healthcare professional team in Marion, IL. This location is home to a busy acute care department.
- We support our PRN team by sourcing for all part-time and full-time positions internally, before placing an advertisement.
- New grads are welcome to apply! This is a great way to get clinical experience in a new setting.
- This position will include a weekend rotation of a one full weekend or 2 single weekend days, per month.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant License or ability to obtain Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant License
- Associate's or higher degree as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
This Position Is Responsible For
- Providing medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases
- Restores function
- Relieve pains
- Prevents disability
- All functions performed under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
This PRN Position Includes
- Competitive pay
- Flexible schedule
Pay range: $24 - $36/hour. PRN positions do not include a potential for bonus or benefits.
Submit your resume to become a part of our progressive, supportive, and innovative team! We look forward to hearing from you.
Eligibility to Work
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e. g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).
Key Responsibilities
Provide medically prescribed occupational therapy to patients with injuries or diseases affecting muscles, nerves, joints, and bones. Work under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist to restore function and prevent disability.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Associate's degree or higher as an Occupational Therapist Assistant. A valid Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant License or the ability to obtain one is required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Associate degree
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (389 salary observations; 881 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,623 salary observations; 25,390 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).
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 Assistant at Progressive Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy Assistant — ranked against 1,043 active Occupational Therapy Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc.
Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes weekends
Living in Marion
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $207k
- Typical market rent
- $1,046/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 22 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.