Pays $37-$48/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$99k (29 jobs)
Occupational Therapist - Part-Time
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
Key Skills
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
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