PRN Home Health Occupational Therapist OT
Listed compensation
$75-$90/hr
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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
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Job Description
- Job Location: Arligton Heights, IL 60005
- Position Type: Per Diem
- Salary Range: $75.00 - $90.00 Hourly
- Travel Percentage: Up to 25%Job
- Shift: AnyAt Center of Illinois Home Healthcare, we believe in providing exceptional care and making a meaningful impact in our community. Our team is dedicated, compassionate, and committed to delivering the highest standard of healthcare. We're looking for passionate Occupational Therapists (OT) to join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of enhancing the well-being our patients. Home Health Occupational Therapists (OT) responsibilities include: Conduct assessments to evaluate patients’ physical conditions and functional abilities Develop individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings and patient goals Provide hands-on therapy including therapeutic exercises, functional activities, and self‑care skill training Educate patients and families on proper techniques, safety, and rehabilitation strategies Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient progress, treatments, and plan updates Adjust treatment plans based on patient response and progress toward goals Attend staff meetings and in‑service programs as needed Requirements for the Home Healthcare Occupational Therapist Valid Occupational Therapy license to practice as an OT Knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, and anatomy Experience in home health or a clinical setting (preferred but not required) Strong communication skills for working effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary healthcare teams Ability to work independently and as part of a team Compassionate, patient‑centered mindset with a genuine desire to help others
- Job Type: Per Diem Pay: Varies Pay per visit based on Home Health experience Medical Specialty: Geriatrics Home Health Internal Medicine Orthopedics Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Experience: Home Health: 1 year (Preferred) Occupational Therapy: 1 year (Required)
- Location: On the road
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
Responsibilities include conducting assessments to evaluate patients' physical conditions and functional abilities, and developing individualized treatment plans based on findings and patient goals. Therapists will provide hands-on therapy, educate patients and families, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid Occupational Therapy license and knowledge of medical terminology, physiology, and anatomy. Experience in home health or a clinical setting is preferred, along with strong communication skills and a compassionate, patient-centered mindset.
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (311 salary observations; 918 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 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)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois vs national | $93k median in Illinois | $97k nationally (−4%)311 state / 5,279 national salary observations |
| Cost of living | Illinois index 100.0 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 303 active | 9,071 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 38% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment360 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,268 in the last 30 days | 1,702 the 30 days before (+92%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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