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Accent Care
Lombard, Illinois

Occupational Therapist / OT, Home Health

Occupational TherapistNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$96k-$107k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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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
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  • 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

Home health careComplex neurologic injury managementMedical-surgical carePatient assessmentIndependent practiceClinical documentationCare planningRehabilitation center experience

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.0 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 9,014 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$96k–$107kOccupational 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 powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois300 active9,035 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 43% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois Occupational Therapist listings: 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 14% offer loan repayment359 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,166 in the last 30 days1,610 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (9,014 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 / 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.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

25 jobs · 18 employers
10
<$100k
7
$100k-120k
3
$120k-140k
4
$140k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 18 employers
401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
54%
Sign-on bonus
29%
PSLF eligible
8%
Loan repayment
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#2

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Schedule, Home HealthContract

Concierge Home Care · Melbourne, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 23 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.0
Better work-life than 70% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,014 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Accent Care

Hospitals and Health Care
Dallas, Texas
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off and paid holidays
Professional development opportunities
Company-matching 401(k)
Flexible spending and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program
Pet insurance
Access to Calm app

Living in Lombard

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$405k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,094/mo≈ 26% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
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.

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