Occupational Therapist Jobs in Illinois
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Illinois with pay where disclosed, schedule details, and work-life-balance signals. Compare each listing's currency, pay period, location, and requirements before applying.
378+ positions available
378+ Occupational Therapist Jobs in Illinois Available Now
These 229 roles pay ~$104k median with 4.8/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.
Occupational Therapist (OT) | Home Health (58122)
Interim HealthCare - Great Lakes Health PartnersCrystal Lake, IL
Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist-Full-time
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareWinfield, IL
Occupational Therapist III - Hand Therapist
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Chicago (AV)
Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
SSM Health Physical TherapyBreese, IL
Registry Occupational Therapist Acute Care Casual Days
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareChicago, IL
Occupational Therapist IHR-Inpatient Casual Days
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareLake Forest, IL
Occupational Therapist (OT) - Inpatient/Acute Care - PRN
Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL
Occupational Therapist - Pediatrics
Hospital Sisters Health SystemSpringfield, IL
Occupational Therapist - Part Time, Days
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and IllinoisRockford, IL
Occupational Therapist-Neurotrauma Clinic IHR (Template)
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareCrystal Lake, IL
Occupational Therapist- Chicago
Home Care Providers GroupEmployer score · SilverWillowbrook, IL
Occupational Therapist-Inpatient Casuals
Northwestern Memorial HealthcareMcHenry, IL
Occupational Therapist, Home Health - PRN
Mercyhealth Wisconsin and IllinoisRockford, IL
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How Illinois Compares for Occupational Therapist Pay
Illinois against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own occupational therapist postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.
Occupational Therapist roles in Illinois advertise $4k below the $96k median across the 51 states we can measure, where District of Columbia leads at $160k.
| State | Median pay | vs IL | WLB | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (this page) | $92k | — | 5.3/10 | 1027 |
| District of Columbia#1 | $160k | +$68k | 4.5/10 | 28 |
| Nevada#2 | $121k | +$29k | 5.0/10 | 168 |
| Iowaborders | $97k | +$5k | 5.5/10 | 225 |
| Kentuckyborders | $95k | +$3k | 5.1/10 | 314 |
| Missouriborders | $94k | +$2k | 5.6/10 | 527 |
| Indianaborders | $93k | +$1k | 4.5/10 | 571 |
| Wisconsinborders | $90k | −$3k | 5.4/10 | 510 |
“borders” = shares a border with Illinois; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.
Occupational Therapist Jobs in Illinois: Market Overview & Work-Life Balance
Listing snapshot: this overview summarizes the jobs loaded on this page. Market comparisons use the separate scope and time period labeled in their section.
Illinois offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking occupational therapist jobs in illinois. With 378+ open positions, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.
Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Occupational Therapist Jobs in Illinois on this page have an average score of 6/10, with 30% with no weekends. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.
Leading employers currently hiring for occupational therapist jobs in illinois include Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, UChicago Medicine, Hospital Sisters Health System, Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois, and more. Positions span occupational therapist jobs illinois. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.
Among the top-rated employers hiring for occupational therapist jobs in illinois, Talkiatry (score: 95.0/100), BetterHelp (score: 94.9/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.
According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $107K, trending up 4.9% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 25,113+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.
A few things worth knowing
About Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois.
How much do occupational therapists earn in Illinois?
A reliable salary estimate is unavailable for this sample of occupational therapists. Compensation varies by role, specialty, location, and schedule. Compare employer-posted pay where disclosed, including its currency and pay period; missing pay is not estimated.
Are there remote or hybrid occupational therapists jobs available?
Some occupational therapists roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.
Which occupational therapists jobs have the best work-life balance?
Every occupational therapist role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 30% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.
Who is hiring occupational therapists in Illinois right now?
Employers currently hiring for occupational therapist roles include Northwestern Memorial Healthcare, UChicago Medicine, Hospital Sisters Health System, Mercyhealth Wisconsin and Illinois, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.
How many occupational therapist jobs in illinois are available, and how often are they updated?
There are currently 378 occupational therapists positions in Illinois listed, with new roles added as employers post them. Job descriptions are public. Verified sign-in with Google or email gives free access to regular Apply, full search, and standard Market Insights. Saved jobs, My Search, and the dashboard also require verified sign-in. Eligible featured employer listings allow Apply without signup or email. Basic calculators are public and free; optional AI contract analysis, RVU Billing Optimizer, and Schedule Optimizer reports remain paid.
Employers hiring now
Organizations with the most openings in Occupational Therapist Jobs in Illinois
Healthpro Heritage23 open roles here · WLB 74/100Westside Children's Therapy16 open roles here · WLB 78/100
Northwestern Memorial Healthcare13 open roles here · WLB 58/100Carle Health12 open roles here · WLB 56/100
Genesis Administrative Services12 open roles here · WLB 74/100Ivy Rehab10 open roles here · WLB 75/100
- UChicago Medicine10 open roles here · WLB 49/100