Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$25.53-$38.29/hr
The week · per this posting
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Job Description
Pay Range
$25.53 - $38.29
A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education.
Treats all assigned patients and executes on treatment plan as outlined by plan of care. Serves as an educator for patients, families, students, co-workers and self-professional advancement. Performs other professional duties associated with the care of patient, development of therapy program services, and engagement and development of interdisciplinary teams.
Position Specifics
- Department: Rehabilitation
- Core Function: Rehab/Therapy/Sleep
- Schedule: Part-time/Day Shift
- Facility: St. John's Hospital
- Clinic Location: Springfield, IL
- Compensation that aligns with your experience
Education Qualifications
Graduate (e. g., Associate) from an accredited program which meets the licensure requirements in the state of practice is required.
Experience Qualifications
- N/A
- Certifications, Licenses and Registrations
- Current state licensure, in state of practice, as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant is required.
- Certified Basic Life Support (BLS) or completion in the first 90 days of employment is required.
ILLINOIS: Following occupational therapy philosophies and standards of care set by Illinois Occupational Therapy Act and other applicable governing agencies, licensure is required within 6 months for individuals meeting all other applicable requirements.
Job Description
Scheduled Weekly Hours
32
Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day.
Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a healthcare system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments.
Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient.
Benefits
HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits.
Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues.
Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need.
Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions.
Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period.
Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more!
Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more!
Benefits
HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.
Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants.
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These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS.
Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org
Key Responsibilities
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant treats assigned patients and executes treatment plans as outlined by the plan of care. They also serve as an educator for patients, families, and staff while contributing to the development of therapy program services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an associate degree from an accredited program and possess current state licensure as a Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant. Additionally, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
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 ~$66k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $66k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy assistant | ranked against 1,043 Occupational Therapy Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $53k–$80k | Occupational Therapy median $67k (middle half $64k–$73k)12 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$66k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 301 active | 9,313 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Occupational Therapist listings: 20% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 15% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +2.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
