Occupational Therapist - Per Diem
Listed compensation
$39.44-$61.13/hr
The week · per this posting
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
- Flat Hourly Per Diem Rate: $51.00 per hour, additional $2.00 per hour weekend differential
- Location: Edward Hospital, Naperville, IL
Per Diem/PRN
- Hours: 2 weekends every 4-week cycle, 8am to 4:30pm.
- Holidays: 1 Summer Holiday and 1 Winter Holiday
- Floating Location: Opportunity to float to Elmhurst Hospital
What You Will Do
Provides direct occupational therapy services to patients. Demonstrates an appropriate level of clinical skill, as evidenced by the completion of comprehensive and insightful evaluations, and the development of individualized and effective treatment plans designed to achieve precise, functional goals.
Evaluates patients in the areas of upper extremity function, activities of daily living, generalized physical functioning, psychosocial skills and cognition/perception in order to develop and implement treatment plans and goals. Uses excellent communication skills to educate patients and engage them in their own care.
Stays updated regarding developments, new techniques, and equipment in the field of occupational therapy. Maintains a well-rounded knowledge base, and clinical reasoning skills to consistently achieve expected clinical outcomes.
What You Will Need
Required License And/or Certification with License
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school, or the equivalent.
Current State of Illinois Occupational Therapist Licensure
A valid driver’s license is required if the incumbent is selected to perform related duties at an off site location. If the incumbent uses their personal vehicle, the incumbent must maintain automobile liability coverage as required by law and evidence of such coverage may be requested.
- Specialty Clinical Certification, optional
- Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association - BLS for healthcare provider
Required Without License
Authorization from the NCBOT to take examination
Proof of Scheduled Exam Date
- Letter of Authorization stating the applicant may practice work without their license under supervision
- Illinois Occupational Therapist license within 90 days of hire
Current CPR Certification issued by American Heart Association BLS for healthcare provider or American Red Cross CPR/AED for the professional rescuer certification
Benefits (For Full Time or Part Time Positions)
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Medbridge Silver Membership (.5FTE and above) provided to enable individuals to obtain CEU’s via live or recorded webinars & attend prep classes for certification courses.
- 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
Provides direct occupational therapy services by evaluating patients and developing individualized treatment plans to achieve functional goals. Educates patients on their care and stays updated on new techniques and equipment in the field.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA accredited school and current Illinois licensure. Must hold current BLS for healthcare provider certification.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (389 salary observations; 889 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,684 salary observations; 25,690 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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $82k–$127k | Occupational Therapy median $106k (middle half $106k–$106k)24 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $93k median in Illinois | $97k nationally (−4%)389 state / 6,684 national salary observations |
| 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 | 306 active | 9,321 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +1.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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