Occupational Therapist
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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $60k–$80k | Occupational 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 power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 301 active | 9,059 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 12% remote · 40% no call · 51% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,225 in the last 30 days | 1,639 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 |
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