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Endeavor Health
Highland Park, Illinois

Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient - Days

Occupational TherapistIncludes callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$39.44-$61.13/hr

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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 II, Inpatient
  • Location: Highland Park Hospital
  • Full Time/Part Time: Full time
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00a – 4:30p
  • Rotation into 2 weekend days/month
  • Holidays: 1 summer and 1 winter holiday
  • Required Travel: no

What You Will Do

  • Provide advanced evaluation, treatment and follow-up services to physician referred patients
  • Prepare and maintain accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing
  • Participates in the clinical supervision of students

What You Will Need

Education

Bachelor of Science from a school of Occupational Therapy or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university approved by the AOTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA.

  • License: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of IL
  • Certification: BLS/CPR from the American Heart Association required, OTR certified (NBCOT preferred)
  • Experience: Inpatient Occupational Therapy required

Benefits (For Full-time or Part-time Positions)

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

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

Provide advanced evaluation, treatment, and follow-up services to physician-referred patients in an inpatient setting. Maintain accurate patient records, including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing, while supervising students.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science or Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure or eligibility for licensure in Illinois. Must hold BLS/CPR certification and have previous experience in inpatient occupational therapy.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS (preferred)

Key Skills

Inpatient carePatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationOTR certification

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 ~$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 41 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 49% have no call, 61% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,320 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$82k–$127kOccupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $89k–$122k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$105k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois298 active9,160 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 49% no call · 61% no weekends41 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment357 active listings, Oct 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+2.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,320 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient - Days at Endeavor Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,320 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 14 employers
10
<$105k
9
$105k-120k
1
$130k
2
$140k
1
$170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
91%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
45%
Loan repayment
18%
PSLF eligible
9%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Aurora, Colorado

$50k-$170k
#2

Occupational Therapist Matawan NJ

Healthcare Recruitment Counselors · Matawan, New Jersey

$140k
#3

Occupational Therapist Marlboro NJ

$140k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) Acute Care

$80k-$130k
+ 21 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.4
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,320 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call
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About Endeavor Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Evanston, IL
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Premium pay for shift, on-call, holiday
Career Pathways for growth
Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match

Living in Highland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$654k
Typical market rent
$3,147/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.