Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$60k-$85k

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Job Description

  • Occupational Therapist (OT)
  • Location: Rockford, IL
  • Compensation: $60,000–$85,000 annually
  • Schedule: Full-Time | 35 hours per week
  • Setting: Onsite | School-Based

About the Opportunity

AnthroMed Education is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapists (OTs) to support students in a school-based setting in Rockford, IL!

One of the best parts of this opportunity is the flexibility to work with the age group that best aligns with your interests and experience. Whether you enjoy working with early childhood, elementary, middle school, or high school students, there are opportunities to find the right fit for you!

You'll be joining a highly supportive and collaborative environment that values its clinicians and provides the resources, guidance, and professional support needed to be successful.

Position Highlights

  • Flexible Grade Levels: Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle School, or High School based on your preferences.
  • Consistent Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM.
  • Full-Time Hours: 35 hours per week.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team that prioritizes clinician success.

Full-Time Benefits & Perks

Available to employees working 30+ hours per week. Benefits begin the first of the month following your start date.

  • Competitive W2 Salary: Paid every Friday!
  • 100% Employer-Paid Medical Insurance: $0 payroll deduction for medical coverage.
  • Dental & Vision Insurance: Choice of PPO or HMO dental plans, plus vision coverage.
  • 401(k): 100% employer match up to 3%, starting the first day of the first month following your start date.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts: Healthcare, dependent care, and pre-tax parking/transit options.

Paid Time Off

  • Paid Parental Leave: Additional support for work-life balance.
  • Employer-Paid Coverage: Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost.
  • Materials Stipend: Additional funds to support your therapy materials and resources.
  • Free Continuing Education: Subscription to an online CEU platform, plus free ASHA-approved CEUs throughout the school year.
  • Licensure Reimbursement: 100% reimbursement for applicable state licensure.
  • Exclusive Therapy Materials Database: Access to 600+ therapy resources to support your work with students.
  • Clinical Support: Dedicated 1:1 clinical support to help with caseload management, scheduling, IEPs, and clinical problem-solving.
  • Licensure Support: Step-by-step guidance, reminders, and ongoing assistance.

Qualifications

  • Active Illinois Occupational Therapy license through IDFPR.
  • School-based experience preferred.
  • Passion for supporting students' development, independence, and functional success.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Why AnthroMed Education?

At AnthroMed, we believe clinicians deserve to feel supported, valued, and empowered in their careers. We specialize exclusively in school-based therapy and are committed to making sure our clinicians have the resources and support they need to thrive.

Whether it's dedicated clinical support, mentorship, free continuing education, or help navigating the school environment, we're here for you every step of the way.

Interested in learning more? Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide therapy services to students in a school-based setting across various grade levels. Responsibilities include managing caseloads, developing IEPs, and collaborating with a supportive team to ensure student success.

Key Skills

IEP DevelopmentStudent Development

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (299 salary observations; 951 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,263 salary observations; 28,727 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 ~$73k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k 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
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 10% in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$60k–$85kOccupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $83k–$101k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Illinois vs national$94k median in Illinois$97k nationally (−3%)299 state / 5,263 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$73k in purchasing powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois304 active9,030 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 55% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment361 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,210 in the last 30 days1,611 the 30 days before (+99%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.4% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist at AnthroMed Education (School Services) a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

22 jobs · 14 employers
6
<$95k
12
$95k-110k
0
$110k-125k
1
$134k
3
$140k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
52% this job
Sign-on bonus
38%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$140k
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#4

PACE Occupational Therapist, Compton Center

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.2
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • 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 & Vision Insurance
401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3%
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Employer-Paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Materials Stipend

Living in Rockford

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$192k≈ 3.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,227/mo≈ 25% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.2
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.

BEA 2024 · Rockford, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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