Occupational Therapist Assistant
Listed compensation
$23-$34/hr
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Job Description
Are you excited to grow your career alongside an amazing group of professionals? If so, we're looking for you!
ProgressiveHealth of Indiana is searching for two Full-time Occupational Therapist Assistants to join our healthcare professional team in Eldorado, IL.
Our goal is to have one OTA dedicated to the Home Health and Inpatient team, and the other OTA focusing on the Orthopedic Outpatient department. Previous experience is preferred but not required!
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
- Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant License or ability to obtain Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant License
- Associate's or higher degree as an Occupational Therapist Assistant
This Position Is Responsible For
- Providing medically prescribed occupational therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases
- Restores function
- Relieve pains
- Prevents disability
- All functions performed under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist
What you get from us as a Full-time OTA:
- Opportunity for important work/life balance
- Monthly Bonus Potential!
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 401(k) & ROTH IRA savings plans + company match with auto-enrollment after probationary period
- Continuing Education
Pay range: $23 - $34/hour. This base rate does not include the potential for bonus or benefits.
Submit your resume to become a part of our progressive, supportive, and innovative team! We look forward to hearing from you.
Eligibility to Work
This position requires candidates to be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring current or future sponsorship for an employment visa (e. g., H-1B, OPT, etc.).
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist Assistant provides medically prescribed treatment to patients suffering from injuries or physical diseases to restore function and prevent disability. All clinical functions are performed under the supervision of a licensed Occupational Therapist.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant License or have the ability to obtain one. An associate's or higher degree in Occupational Therapy Assistant is required.
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 (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)), so the posted ~$59k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $59k 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 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
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