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Progressive Health
Lawrenceville, Illinois

Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$38-$50/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern, benefits and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Occupational Therapist, OT - ProgressiveHealth of Indiana - Lawrenceville, IL

We are looking for energetic and results-driven Occupational Therapists to provide therapeutic and compassionate care to our patients in our multi-setting hospital in Lawrenceville, IL. This is a wonderful opportunity to expand knowledge and experience in a clinical setting. New Grads are welcome to apply!

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

  • IL Occupational Therapy License or ability to obtain IL Occupational Therapy License
  • Bachelor's or higher degree as an Occupational Therapist

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

Pay range: $38 - $50/hour. PRN positions do not qualify for bonuses and/or benefits.

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.).

About ProgressiveHealth

ProgressiveHealth is the premier provider of a broad spectrum of occupational and non-occupational health services including on-site medical, injury prevention, health improvement, rehabilitation management solutions, and more!

We are dedicated to delivering superior care and improving both patient and client outcomes. With over 1,000 employees supporting operations across the United States and in Canada, ProgressiveHealth continues to expand the number of client partners it serves and the lives it impacts.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides medically prescribed treatment for patients suffering from injuries or diseases affecting muscles, nerves, joints, and bones. The role focuses on restoring patient function, relieving pain, and preventing disability.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy. Additionally, they must possess or be able to obtain an Illinois Occupational Therapy License.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentTreatment planningTherapeutic careMuscle rehabilitationNerve rehabilitationJoint rehabilitationBone disease management

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 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 30% 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

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 26 employers

9
<$110k
12
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
3%
Visa sponsorship
3% this job

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
+ 47 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

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

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Lawrenceville

Median resident rent
$782/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

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

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