Occupational Therapist - Outpatient Clinic

Occupational TherapistNo nightsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$76k-$114k

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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

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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

Patient evaluationTreatment planningClinical communication

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).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Illinois?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score5.1 / 10 · above average in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$76k–$114kOccupational 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 powerIllinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Illinois300 active9,004 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 5% remote · 40% no call · 60% no weekends43 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedIllinois occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 13% offer loan repayment357 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

23 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 13 employers
6
<$95k
13
$95k-110k
0
$110k-125k
2
$125k-140k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 13 employers
401k / retirement match
95%
CME allowance
50%
Sign-on bonus
36%
Loan repayment
5%
PSLF eligible
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 5.1
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois

Hospitals and Health Care
Rockford, Illinois
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

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
Well-being Programs

Living in Woodstock

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$330k≈ 4.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,474/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 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.