Pays $38.5-$55.83/hrOccupational Therapist market median is ~$99k (30 jobs)

Oncology Occupational Therapist, Rehab Services, Casual M&F Days

Occupational TherapistNo nightsCasual
Posted 56m ago · Verified live

About the Role

Casual occupational therapist for oncology rehab. Day shift, no nights. Chicago, IL.

Join Northwestern Memorial Healthcare as a Oncology Occupational Therapist – Casual Days in Chicago, Illinois.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $38.50 - $55.83/hour.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Lifecycle Benefits

Work Schedule

  • Casual position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare in Chicago, Illinois.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist provides direct patient care, including evaluations, treatment planning, and discharge management within an oncology setting. They also participate in departmental committees, mentor clinical interns, and ensure accurate documentation in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid Illinois Occupational Therapist license. A BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Occupational therapyPatient careClinical evaluationTreatment planningDocumentationElectronic medical recordsCollaborationProblem solvingPatient educationClinical instructionMentoringRegulatory complianceTime managementService recoveryProfessional communication

Oncology — Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapist listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 28% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapist pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.4% 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 ~$98k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k 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 5.1/10 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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About Northwestern Memorial Healthcare

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401(k) Matching
Tuition Reimbursement
Loan Forgiveness
Lifecycle Benefits