Occupational Therapist - Acute Care
Listed compensation
$32.9-$57.06/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Rotating Shift
Description
Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine Transport is based at Loyola University Medical Center and is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.
If you are an OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST who’s interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!
Mon - Fri 8 - 4:30 pm; Weekends every 4-5 weeks, 2 holidays/weekend per year
What You’ll Do
Evaluates patients, plans and implements an effective Occupational Therapy program based upon assessment, clinical judgement, and psychological sensitivity for inpatients and/or outpatients with diverse diagnoses.
Provides patient education, consultation and discharge planning, supervises and delegates patient care to Certified Occupational Therapist Assistants, Rehab Technicians and Occupational Therapy Students.
Contributes to the growth of Occupational Therapy services by assisting with the development of new programs and educating others about occupational therapy.
We Offer Our Occupational Therapists
- Benefits from Day One
- DailyPay! Work today, Get paid today
- Competitive Shift Differentials
- Tuition Reimbursement
- On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & Loyola University Medical Center)
- Childcare Employee Discount at Gottlieb’s Child Development Center
- Referral Rewards
- Strong Team Culture
- Career Growth Opportunities
What You’ll Need for This Job
- Masters Degree; Occupational Therapy
- 1-3 years of job related experience preferred; new grads welcome!
- Basic Life Support (CPR)
- IL licensure as an Occupational Therapist
Compensation
Pay Range: $32.90-57.06
Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
Benefits
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Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluates patients and implements effective Occupational Therapy programs based on clinical assessments and psychological sensitivity. Provides patient education, discharge planning, and supervises support staff and students.
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and current Illinois licensure. Basic Life Support (CPR) certification is mandatory, with 1-3 years of experience preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (384 salary observations; 864 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,554 salary observations; 25,097 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 ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 42% have no call, 65% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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- Includes weekends
Living in Maywood
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $263k
- Typical market rent
- $1,409/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 34 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.