Part-Time Occupational Therapist
Listed compensation
$48-$56/hr
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- Employment & setting
- Part-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- Not specified
Job Description
- Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Location: Yorkville, IL
- Grade Level: Elementary (K–5) & High School (9–12)
- Start Date: August 10, 2026
- Schedule: Part-Time | Onsite | 3 Days per Week
- Pay Range: $48–$56 per hour
About the Opportunity
AnthroMed Education is partnering with a collaborative school community in Yorkville, IL to welcome a Part-Time Occupational Therapist for the 2026–2027 school year. This role offers the opportunity to support both elementary and high school students while working alongside a supportive special education team. With a flexible three-day-per-week schedule and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple age groups, this is a great opportunity for an OT looking for work-life balance in a school-based setting.
What You'll Do
- Provide occupational therapy services for elementary and high school students
- Conduct evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans and IEP goals
- Participate in IEP meetings and collaborate as an active member of the interdisciplinary team
- Partner with teachers, special education staff, and families to support student success
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with school and state requirements
- Caseload Details
- Elementary (K–5) and high school (9–12) student population
- Three-day-per-week schedule
- Split between one elementary school and one high school
- Collaborative and supportive school team
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program
- Active Illinois Occupational Therapy License (IDFPR)
- Strong collaboration, communication, and organizational skills
Why Join AnthroMed Education
- Full medical, dental, and vision insurance through UnitedHealthcare (Medical PPO with $0 payroll deduction)
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 3% (starting Day 1)
- Paid parental leave and short-term disability (100% employer-sponsored)
- Yearly material stipend and full licensure reimbursement
- Access to therapy materials, CEU resources, and guest speaker series
- Bi-weekly team meetings and peer support
- 1:1 guidance from a Clinical Director
- Competitive hourly pay
- A collaborative, supportive, and responsive culture dedicated to your success
- Learn more about us: www.AnthroMed.education
- Ready to Apply
We'd love to connect with you! Apply directly through Indeed or reach out to learn more about how AnthroMed Education supports school-based Occupational Therapists in making a difference for students and families.
AnthroMed Education is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran, or military status.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist will provide therapy services, conduct evaluations, and develop individualized treatment plans for elementary and high school students. They will also collaborate with teachers and special education staff to participate in IEP meetings and ensure student success.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Part-Time 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 25% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,617 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.
Occupational Therapist Career Context
AnthroMed Education (School Services) ranks #3 of 10 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (265 salary observations; 518 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,132 salary observations; 14,978 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 28% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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