Occupational Therapist / OT, Home Health
Listed compensation
$96k-$107k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Occupational Therapist / OT, Home Health
- Location: Lombard, IL - Office location
- Position: Occupational Therapist
- Position Type: Full Time
- Remote/Virtual Position: No
- Coverage Area: Alden, Lakemoor, Woodstock, Union, surrounding areas including entire Amethyst team
- Find Your Passion and Purpose as a Physical Therapist
- Salary: $96,000 - $107,000 / The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation for full time status.
- Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm
What You Need to Know
Reimagining Your Career in Home Health
Caring for others is more than what you do — it’s who you are. At AccentCare, you’ll join a purpose-driven, collaborative culture that sets the standard for excellence and gives you the trust and tools to do your best work. You’ll belong to a team that cares deeply for patients and each other; a team committed to consistently providing exceptional care.
We’re proud to be named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2025 by Newsweek — a reflection of our shared commitment to excellence, integrity, and compassion as we shape the future of aging in place. When you thrive, so does the community of care we’re building together.
- Occupational Therapist Qualifications
- Knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurologic injury
- Experience with home health, medical-surgical, or rehabilitation center environment
- Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy or the equivalent with a license or certificate within the state providing services
- At least two years of experience working independently under minimal supervision
- Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations
Occupational Therapist Benefits
Caring for others starts with caring for you. We’re committed to fostering a purpose-driven workplace where you feel supported, and that means prioritizing your physical, financial and mental well-being. Our benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep, and relaxation app
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees
- Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
- And more!
Why AccentCare?
Come As You Are
At AccentCare, you’re part of a community that cares — for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality occupational therapy services to patients in a home health setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure exceptional care and support for patients aging in place.
Requirements
Requires a Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and a valid state license or certificate. Candidates must have at least two years of independent experience and be a licensed driver capable of traveling to various locations.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$92k (327 salary observations; 943 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,716 salary observations; 28,639 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 ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 9,014 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $96k–$107k | Occupational Therapy median $87k (middle half $82k–$93k)17 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $92k median in Illinois | $97k nationally (−5%)327 state / 5,716 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$102k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 300 active | 9,035 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 43% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment359 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,166 in the last 30 days | 1,610 the 30 days before (+97%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist / OT, Home Health at Accent Care a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,014 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
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