Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Clinic
Listed compensation
$76k-$114k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Overview:
The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, planning and implementation of a treatment plan addressing the functional needs of a variety of patient diagnoses.
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
- Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
- Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
- Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
Performs Thorough and Timely Electronic Documentation
- Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
- Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
- Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
- Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
- Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group
Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.
Education and/or Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE
- Licensed as an occupational therapist in WI, IL or both if required
- CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire
- NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required
Level of Supervision
Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.
Pay Range
$76,061.05 - $114,091.57
Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
- Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Disability Insurance
- FSA/HSA Options
- Generous, accruing paid time off
- Paid Parental and caregiver leave
- Career advancement and educational opportunities
- Tuition and certification reimbursement
- Certification Reimbursement
- Well-being Programs
- Employee Discounts
- On-Demand Pay
- Financial Education
- Annual recognition/awards events
- Partner appreciation days
- Family entertainment/attractions discount
Community Service/improvement Opportunities
Click here for more details regarding Mercyhealth Careers Benefit Information.
At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.
Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:
#1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
- One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
- A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates, plans, and implements treatment plans to address the functional needs of patients. They also maintain thorough electronic documentation and collaborate with other disciplines to enhance patient outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy and hold a valid license in WI or IL. Additionally, CPR/BLS certification is required within 90 days of hire.
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 ~$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)), so the posted ~$95k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $95k 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 | 5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapy | ranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $76k–$114k | Occupational Therapy median $88k (middle half $80k–$101k)18 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Illinois vs national | $93k median in Illinois | $97k nationally (−4%)311 state / 5,279 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$95k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois | 300 active | 9,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends43 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 repayment357 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Occupational Therapy listings | 3,212 in the last 30 days | 1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Occupational Therapy pay trend | +4.1% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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