Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days
Listed compensation
$39.44-$61.13/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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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
- Occupational Therapist I – Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - Days
- Location: Arlington Heights, IL
- Full Time 40 hours per week
- Hours: 8am-4:30pm. In two week pay period - Week #1 (Mon/Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri) and Week #2 (Tues/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat)
- Holidays: Yes, 1 holiday per year; 6 hours
- Required Travel: No
What You Will Do
1:1 Care
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for patients in assigned area. Implements assessment/treatment/care based on the developmental stages of the patient. Interprets verbal and nonverbal communication of the patient.
Evaluates patient’s functional abilities/disabilities utilizing techniques appropriate to the patient type including assessment of upper extremity strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, coordination, performance of activities of daily living, transfers, cognitive, perceptual, visual, home management skills and splint fabrication.
In accordance with patient evaluations, establishes treatment plan which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will assist the patient to regain function, increase strength and decrease pain.
Administers and instructs patients in performance of all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and modifying as necessary
Prepares and completes all patient records, billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care.
Involves the patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including post-discharge planning. Conducts patient/family education sessions and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of the patient.
May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff, students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.
Utilizes correct body mechanics. Adheres to hospital and departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational programs. Attends all mandatory in-services.
- Assumes responsibility, as assigned, for overall departmental functioning in absence of supervisor.
- Assumes responsibility for own professional growth, keeps abreast of developments in the field of Occupational Therapy and incorporates approved developments in treatment and evaluation plans.
- Participates in departmental Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.
- Various levels may have additional Features
What You Will Need
- The completion of a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school, or the equivalent
- Current Illinois licensure or eligibility
- Certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy
- CPR certification from American Heart Association
- Preferred experience: acute care/inpatient Occupational Therapy experience
Benefits
- Premium pay
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- 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
The Occupational Therapist will evaluate and treat patients in an inpatient rehab setting, establishing personalized care plans to improve functional abilities and pain management. They will also document patient progress, coordinate with the healthcare team, and provide education to patients and their families.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school and possess current Illinois licensure or eligibility. Certification by the NBCOT and American Heart Association CPR certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (257 salary observations; 855 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (4,384 salary observations; 23,944 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 ~$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 43 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 51% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient Physical Rehab Services - 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 9,334 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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