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Effingham Hospital
Effingham, Illinois

Occupational Therapist (EnduraCare AcuteCare)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

EnduraCare AcuteCare, part of the Enhance Therapies family of companies, is seeking a full-time Occupational Therapist to join our growing acute care team. With more than 30 years of excellence in clinical care and professional development, we are committed to supporting therapists through mentorship, collaboration, and industry-leading education—so you can focus on what matters most: improving patient outcomes.

Why Join EnduraCare AcuteCare

We are dedicated to creating an environment where clinicians feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

What You'll Do

  • Evaluate and treat patients with functional, cognitive, and ADL impairments
  • Create and implement personalized care plans
  • Collaborate with team members to ensure quality outcomes
  • Maintain documentation to meet all regulatory requirements
  • Ensure all required physician orders are obtained and up to date

What We Offer

  • Supportive company culture rooted in mentorship and collaboration
  • Unparalleled schedule flexibility to fit your lifestyle
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) with company match to invest in your future
  • Online CEU credits to support your clinical growth
  • Opportunities for promotion, advancement, and internal transfers
  • Dynamic partnerships with leading facilities for career stability
  • Student mentor program and ongoing professional development
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for life’s unexpected moments
  • Referral bonus program
  • Immigration support for H1B candidates, including transfers and new filings
  • Additional benefits and perks are available - reach out today to learn more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

EnduraCare AcuteCare is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to ensuring equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees.

Requirements

  • Degree in Occupational Therapy (BS, MS, MA, or OTD) from an AOTA-accredited program
  • Certified by the NBCOT as an OTR, if required by the state
  • Current license as an Occupational Therapist in the state of practice
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • New grads welcome! Mentorship available

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients with functional, cognitive, and ADL impairments while creating personalized care plans. Collaborate with the clinical team to ensure quality outcomes and maintain accurate regulatory documentation.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationCare planningADL impairment treatmentCognitive impairment treatmentClinical documentation

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Illinois, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$93k (389 salary observations; 883 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (6,660 salary observations; 25,593 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; 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).

Of the 50 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 30% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (EnduraCare AcuteCare) at Effingham Hospital a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 9,294 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

45 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution38 jobs · 34 employers

18
<$110k
11
$110k-130k
4
$130k-150k
5
$150k-170k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 34 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
31%
Loan repayment
17%
Relocation assistance
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$68-$75/hr
#3

School Occupational Therapist (OT) - Manhattan

$75 an hour
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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,294 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Effingham

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Median resident rent
$725/mo
Residents’ average commute
13 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Effingham Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Springfield, Georgia
11-50 employees

Benefits & Perks

Unparalleled schedule flexibility
Comprehensive healthcare benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) with company match
Online CEU credits
Opportunities for promotion and advancement
Student mentor program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Referral bonus program