Registry Occupational Therapist

Occupational TherapistPart-Time

Listed compensation

$32.9-$57.06/hr

The week · per this posting

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

Employment Type: Part time

Shift: Rotating Shift

Description

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. Loyola Medicine is part of a three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

If you are interested in working for a regional leader in healthcare, delivering compassionate care and improving the lives of those in our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What You'll Do

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients, plans and implements an effective Occupational Therapy program based upon assessment, clinical judgement and psychological sensitivity for inpatients and/or outpatients with diverse diagnoses.

Provides patient education, consultation and discharge planning, supervises and delegates patient care to Certified Occupational Therapists Assistants, Rehab Technicians and Occupational Therapy students.

Contributes to the growth of Occupational Therapy Services by assisting with the development of new programs and outcomes/research activities; acts as an operational and clinical resource for staff in areas of expertise.

What You’ll Need for This Job

  • Masters Degree; Occupational Therapy
  • 1-3 years of job related experience preferred
  • Basic Life Support (CPR)
  • IL licensure as an Occupational Therapist

Perks & Benefits

  • Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
  • Competitive Shift Differentials
  • Career Development
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
  • 403(b) with Employer Match
  • On Site Fitness Center (Gottlieb Memorial Hospital & LUMC)
  • Referral Rewards
  • Perks Program

Compensation

  • Pay Range: $32.90-$57.06 per hour
  • Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.
  • Click or copy URL to your browser trinity-health.org

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients and implements effective therapy programs based on clinical assessment and psychological sensitivity. They also provide patient education, manage discharge planning, and supervise support staff and students.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master's degree and possess current Illinois licensure as an Occupational Therapist. Additionally, 1-3 years of related experience and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification are required.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical judgmentSupervisionRehabilitation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$88k (57 salary observations; 121 listings), vs ~$96k nationally (891 salary observations; 3,438 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

Of the 42 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 40% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.9% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $94k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

41 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution25 jobs

12
<$115k
7
$115k-130k
0
$130k-145k
6
$145k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs

401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
63%
Sign-on bonus
15%
Loan repayment
15% this job
Relocation assistance
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational TherapistPer Diem

US Physical Therapy · Morristown, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#2

Home Care Occupational Therapist- (Morris County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Boonton, New Jersey

$74-$93.75/hr
#3

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Queens)

$80-$90/hr
#4

Home Care Occupational Therapist- Per Diem (Western Nassau County)

$70-$90/hr
+ 39 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,156 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Trinity Health logo

About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Benefits from Day One (Medical and Dental)
Competitive Shift Differentials
Career Development
Tuition Reimbursement
Participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
403(b) with Employer Match
On Site Fitness Center
Referral Rewards