Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$39.13–$46.03 /hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
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Expected pay for this position is $39.13 - $46.03/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position.
- Multiple Sign On Bonus Options!
- $5,000 -1 year work commitment
- $10,000 - 2 year work commitment
- $20,000 - 3 year work commitment
- (Internal Mission Partners not eligible)
OSF Rehabilitation offers an environment for clinicians that is supportive in professional development and offers paid continuing education units, tuition reimbursement for further education, and 401k with $1 per $1 match on first 5% of salary! In addition, OSF Healthcare qualifies for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness program
OSF will invest in you on day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of Vacation and Holiday time that will be available for use beginning day 1. This is in addition to our generous time-off benefits.
Position Summary
The Occupational Therapist assists patients in the restoration of occupational function through evaluation and treatment. Performs examination and evaluation of patients' occupational and functional status including musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary and integumentary systems as they relate to functional mobility skills. Includes gathering information from the patient chart, patient and family, or other source as appropriate.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Education
Master’s or Doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy
Licensure/Certifications
- State license and National Board Certification Occupational Therapy registration
- Current state driver’s license for those providing Driving Evaluations
- CPR certification within 90 days of hire
Other Skills/knowledge
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care appropriate to the population served
Strong written, oral and interpersonal skills work well with others and to communicate effectively with patients, families, and other treatment team members when gathering and exchanging patient condition information
Analytical ability to evaluate patients' Occupational and functional status, establish therapy goals, formulate treatment plans consistent with goals, observe patients and document status, and assist techs and assistants in resolving problems
Excellent computer skills and the ability to process detailed information in an accurate manner
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous work experience as an Occupational Therapist
- Valid driver's license
- OSF Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates and treats patients to restore occupational function and functional mobility. They develop treatment plans, document patient status, and collaborate with the treatment team to provide effective care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physical Therapy — Occupational Therapist Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$89k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $89k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 41 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 41% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in physical therapy (occupational therapy) | ranked against 89 Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $81k–$96k | Occupational Therapist median $100k (middle half $88k–$107k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$89k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physical Therapy listings in Illinois | 6 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All occupational therapist listings in Illinois | 357 active | 10,031 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 41% no call · 63% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on · loan repayment | Illinois occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment357 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Physical Therapy listings | 7,905 in the last 30 days | 4,365 the 30 days before (+81%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapist pay trend (all specialties) | +3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at OSF HealthCare a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy) — ranked against 89 active Physical Therapy (Occupational Therapy) listings on WeekdayDoc.
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