Pays $38.2-$57.3/hr — Occupational Therapist market median is ~$104k (34 jobs)
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care Per Diem
About the Role
Per diem acute care OT. One weekend day per month. Park Ridge, IL.
Join American Addiction Centers as a Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care Per Diem in Park Ridge, Illinois, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $38.20 - $57.30/hour.
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption Assistance
Work Schedule
- Per Diem position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Apply to join American Addiction Centers as a Occupational Therapist (OT) - Acute Care Per Diem.
Key Responsibilities
The Occupational Therapist evaluates patients' physical and cognitive abilities to establish and implement individualized treatment plans. They also manage patient discharge, collaborate with the healthcare team, and maintain accurate clinical documentation and billing records.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master’s Degree in Occupational Therapy and possess a valid state license. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within 90 days of hire.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Certifications
Key Skills
Occupational Therapist Career Context
Of the 47 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$99k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $99k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
American Addiction Centers ranks #6 of 11 employers hiring Occupational Therapist on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Occupational Therapist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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