Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$80k

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT) – School-Based
  • Location: Orland Park, IL
  • Schedule: Full-Time | 35 Hours per Week
  • Assignment: ASAP – May 28, 2027
  • Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 Annualized Salary

AnthroMed Education is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to join a welcoming school community in Orland Park, IL! This is an exciting opportunity to support students across three school buildings, working with a diverse K–8 caseload in a collaborative educational environment.

You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' development, independence, and success while partnering with educators and other related service professionals.

Position Highlights

  • Location: Orland Park, IL
  • Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 7:15 AM–2:15 PM
  • Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
  • Duration: ASAP through May 28, 2027
  • Setting: Onsite across three school buildings
  • Caseload: K–8 students
  • Compensation: $60,000–$80,000 annualized salary

Responsibilities

  • Provide occupational therapy services to students across general education and special education settings.
  • Support students through direct therapy, consultation, and collaboration with school staff.
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to address students' functional and developmental needs.
  • Help students build skills that promote independence and participation in the school environment.
  • Collaborate with teachers, families, and multidisciplinary teams to support student progress.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and participate in IEP meetings as needed.

Qualifications

  • Master's degree or higher in Occupational Therapy.
  • Active Illinois Occupational Therapy license through IDFPR.
  • Experience in a school-based setting preferred.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Passion for helping students reach their fullest potential.

Why Work with AnthroMed Education?

At AnthroMed Education, we believe school-based clinicians deserve meaningful support throughout their careers. When you join our team, you'll receive:

  • 100% employer-paid medical insurance with $0 payroll deductions.
  • Dental and vision insurance options.
  • 401(k) with a 100% company match up to 3%.
  • W-2 employment with weekly Friday paychecks.
  • Paid time off.
  • Dedicated clinical support from our team of experienced school-based clinicians.
  • Ongoing guidance with caseload management, IEPs, and professional development.
  • Join a collaborative community of 30+ Occupational Therapists, offering opportunities to connect, share ideas, and learn from fellow clinicians.
  • Interested in making a difference this school year?

We'd love to connect and share more about this opportunity! Apply today or reach out to learn more about joining the AnthroMed Education team.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Treatment planningStudent assessmentSchool-based therapyMultidisciplinary team collaboration

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (280 salary observations; 929 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (5,026 salary observations; 27,299 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; 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 ~$70k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $70k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$60k–$80kOccupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $82k–$95k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$94k median in Illinois$96k nationally (−3%)280 state / 5,026 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$70k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois301 active9,059 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 12% remote · 40% no call · 51% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,225 in the last 30 days1,639 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.3% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 14 employers
5
<$90k
7
$90k-100k
8
$100k-110k
1
$114k
1
$121k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

19 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
42%
Sign-on bonus
26%
Loan repayment
11%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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About AnthroMed Education (School Services)

Education Management
Chicago, Illinois
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

100% employer-paid medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance options
401(k) with 100% company match up to 3%
W-2 employment with weekly Friday paychecks
Paid time off
Dedicated clinical support
Ongoing guidance with caseload management, IEPs, and professional development
Collaborative community of 30+ Occupational Therapists

Living in Orland Park

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$406k≈ 6.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,713/mo≈ 54% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
34 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.