Pays $37-$48/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$99k (29 jobs)

Occupational Therapist - Part-Time

Occupational TherapistPart-Time
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About the Role

Part-time pediatric occupational therapy. Outpatient and early intervention. Variable shift. Chicago, IL.

Join La Rabida Children's Hospital as a Occupational Therapist – Part-Time, Pediatric Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $37 - $48/hour.

Work Schedule

  • Part-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join La Rabida Children's Hospital as a Occupational Therapist – Part-Time, Pediatric Hospital.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides comprehensive clinical care to pediatric patients across outpatient and hospital settings, including evaluations and treatment planning. They are also responsible for maintaining accurate medical documentation, coordinating with care teams, and supervising allied health students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and possess an Illinois State License along with NBCOT certification. Preference is given to those with 1-3 years of pediatric experience in a hospital or early intervention setting.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyPediatric CareEarly InterventionPatient EvaluationCare CoordinationDocumentationClinical SupervisionRehabilitationMedical BillingTreatment PlanningPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CommunicationProblem SolvingLeadership

Pediatrics — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Pediatrics listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

Pediatrics pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.3% 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 ~$88k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $88k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks41 jobs · 34 employers

CME allowance
68%
401k / retirement match
68%
Sign-on bonus
27%
Relocation assistance
12%
Visa sponsorship
10%

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About La Rabida Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
201-500 employees