Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient - Days
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
Key Skills
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.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,320 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $82k–$127k | Occupational Therapy median $101k (middle half $89k–$122k)20 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$105k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 298 active | 9,160 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 49% no call · 61% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois 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 |
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.
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