Pays $38.2-$57.3/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$104k (27 jobs)
Occupational Therapist - inpatient and acute Pool A
About the Role
Part-time inpatient acute OT. 2 weekend days/month, holiday coverage. $79K-$119K. Chicago, IL.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Occupational Therapist – Inpatient/Acute Pool A in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $38.20 - $57.30/hour.
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, disability)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
- Educational Assistance Program
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Occupational Therapist – Inpatient/Acute Pool A.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients' physical, cognitive, and social abilities to establish and implement individualized treatment plans. They also manage patient discharge, collaborate with the healthcare team, and maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid state license. Additionally, they must be able to perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs and demonstrate proficiency in patient care and safety protocols.
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Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 47 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
American Addiction Centers ranks #6 of 11 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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