PRN Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$50-$55/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Job Location: The Moorings of Arlington Heights - Arlington Heights, IL
- Position Type: PRN
- Salary Range: $50.00 - $55.00Hourly
Join Our Team at The Moorings of Arlington Heights in Arlington Heights, IL! Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) seeking a rewarding career opportunity? Look no further!
The Moorings of Arlington Heights, located in Arlington Heights, IL, invites you to join our dynamic therapy team as a PRN Occupational Therapist. About Us: Working at The Moorings of Arlington Heights offers the unique opportunity to be part of a vibrant community that values quality care and innovative therapies.
Located in Arlington Heights, IL, this facility is set in a picturesque suburb that combines the charm of a small town with the amenities of a larger city. You can enjoy leisurely strolls at the nearby Arlington Heights Historical Museum or catch a live performance at the Metropolis Performing Arts Centre.
With its proximity to Arlington Park, a renowned horse racing venue, and numerous dining and shopping options, you'll find plenty of activities to enrich your off-hours.
Why Choose Functional Pathways: At Functional Pathways, we offer a supportive family environment, ethical care, innovation, and a strong focus on values and customer service. Join us in making a positive impact on our residents' lives!
Qualifications
Job Summary
The Occupational Therapist shall screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the Physician.
Qualifications
Bachelor's, Master’s or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Certification and licensure requirements as established by state and national board associations.
Active state license Excellent organizational and time management skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures Completion of all required screenings, certifications, and licensure.
Screening requirements may vary by location. **Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all-inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.
Employment decisions and actions will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, gender, disability, or any other classification protected by law.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for screening, evaluating, and re-evaluating patients to develop and revise care plans. They work under the supervision of a physician to ensure quality therapeutic care for residents.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's, Master’s, or Doctorate degree in occupational therapy from an accredited program. Additionally, they must possess an active state license and meet all relevant certification requirements.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
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 ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k 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 | $104k–$114k | Occupational Therapy median $106k (middle half $106k–$106k)27 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 | ~$109k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 307 active | 9,364 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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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,325 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
Living in Arlington Heights
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $475k
- Typical market rent
- $1,985/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 28 min
- State income tax
- Up to 5%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.