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Nevada System of Higher Education
Highland Park, Illinois

Occupational Therapist – Inpatient – Days (Per Diem)

Occupational TherapistIncludes callIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$35.16-$54.5/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Hourly Pay Range: $35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors. Occupational Therapist – Inpatient – Days (Per Diem) Position Highlights:

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Inpatient – Days
  • Location: Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL
  • Hours: Per Diem – Hours as needed; 8am-4:30pm
  • Weekends: Rotating- 2 weekend days/month; more available
  • Required Travel: Highland Park, Skokie, Glenbrook, Evanston Hospitals
  • Holidays: yes, 1 summer/1 winter What you will do:
  • Provide 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:
  • License: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of IL
  • 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.
  • Certification: CPR required, OTR certified (NBCOT preferred)
  • Experience: Inpatient occupational therapy;
  • Skills: Inpatient occupational therapy; Benefits (For full time or part time positions):
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
  • 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. Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor. Current Endeavor Health employees: Please do not apply through this site. To be considered, log into Workday and apply using an internal application via the Jobs Hub. For step-by-step instructions, visit ServiceNow and search for the article “Access and View Internal Job Postings.”

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure or eligibility for licensure in Illinois. Must hold CPR certification and OTR credentials, with experience in inpatient occupational therapy.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

CPR (preferred)

Key Skills

Inpatient carePatient evaluationTreatment planningClinical documentationStudent supervisionOTR certification

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (258 salary observations; 920 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (4,521 salary observations; 25,570 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 30% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

49 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 26 employers

9
<$110k
12
$110k-125k
4
$125k-140k
1
$146k
3
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks31 jobs · 26 employers

401k / retirement match
87%
CME allowance
68%
Sign-on bonus
19%
Relocation assistance
3%
Visa sponsorship
3%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#4

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$80-$90/hr
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,471 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call
  • Includes weekends

Living in Highland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$661k
Typical market rent
$2,908/mo
Residents’ average commute
28 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.

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Benefits & Perks

Premium pay for shift, on call, holiday
Incentive pay for select positions
Annual increases based on performance
Career pathways for professional growth
Medical, dental, pet, and vision options
Tuition reimbursement
Free parking
Wellness program savings plan