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Endeavor Health
Arlington Heights, Illinois

Occupational Therapist - Acute Rehab Unit - Days - Per Diem

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$39.44-$61.13/hr

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Job Description

Hourly Pay Range

$39.44 - $61.13 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Acute Rehab Unit
  • Location: Arlington Heights, IL
  • Per Diem: Must work 2 Saturdays per month
  • Hours: 8am - 4:30pm,
  • Required Travel: No

What You Will Need

  • The completion of a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school, or the equivalent
  • Current Illinois licensure or eligibility
  • Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
  • CPR certification from American Heart Association

What You Will Do

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area. Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.

Evaluates patient’s functional abilities/disabilities utilizing techniques appropriate to the patient type including assessment of upper extremity strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, coordination, performance of activities of daily living, transfers, cognitive, perceptual, visual, home management skills and splint fabrication.

In accordance with patient evaluations, establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function, increase strength and decrease pain.

Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary

Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.

Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.

Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning. Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of the patient.

Benefits

  • Premium pay for eligible employees
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Free Parking
  • Retirement Options with Company Match

Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.

Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”.

Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information.

At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will assess, treat, and care for patients in the Acute Rehab Unit by implementing individualized treatment plans to regain function and decrease pain. They are also responsible for documenting patient records, billing, and collaborating with the healthcare team to facilitate effective post-discharge planning.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school and possess current Illinois licensure or eligibility. Additionally, certification by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy and American Heart Association CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningRange of motion assessmentUpper extremity strength assessmentCognitive assessmentPerceptual assessmentVisual assessmentPatient educationInterdisciplinary communication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (257 salary observations; 855 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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)), so the posted ~$105k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $105k in an average-cost state. 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, 10% are remote, 36% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

48 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 22 employers

13
<$115k
8
$115k-130k
1
$135k
5
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks32 jobs · 22 employers

401k / retirement match
97%
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
6%
PSLF eligible
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#2

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#3

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#4

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$80-$90/hr
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Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,334 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends

Living in Arlington Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$1,985/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

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About Endeavor Health

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Evanston, IL
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Premium Pay for Eligible Employees
Career Pathways
Free Parking
Retirement Options with Company Match
Community Involvement Opportunities