About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare — Integrated Health System.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Compensation & Schedule

This is a per-diem / part-time Occupational Therapist role based in Schiller Park, IL.

• Hourly pay range: $35.16 - $54.50 per hour (based on experience)
• Estimated annual pay (for reference): $99,082 (estimate)
• Schedule: Days, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; rotating weekends and holidays; hours as needed

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What You’ll Do

Provide high-quality inpatient occupational therapy services to physician-referred patients to maximize functional outcomes and safety.

• Conduct occupational therapy evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
• Deliver direct, group, monitored, and consultative therapy interventions
• Plan and support patient discharge and follow-up care
• Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, multidisciplinary team members, patients, and caregivers
• Prepare and maintain accurate patient records: evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing documentation in accordance with Medicare, third-party payers, and accrediting bodies
• Ensure patient care billing for treatment and equipment follows policy
• Assist with equipment organization, scheduling, and clinic workflow
• Report patient progress at staffing and clinical conferences
• Participate in bi-monthly OT staff meetings and in the supervision of OT students and volunteers as assigned

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What You’ll Need

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program (Bachelor of Science or Master’s) approved by AOTA and relevant accrediting bodies
• Licensure: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of Illinois
• Certification: Basic Life Support / CPR certification (or ability to obtain)
• Experience: Entry-level candidates are welcome; clinical affiliations in physical dysfunction or inpatient settings preferred
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, solid organization and time-management, and the ability to work independently in a clinical environment

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Benefits (for eligible positions)

(Per-diem roles may have limited eligibility; full-time/part-time employees may be eligible for the full suite below.)

• Premium pay (shift, on-call, holiday) for eligible roles
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Annual performance-based increases
• Career development and pathways for professional growth
• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance options
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free parking
• Wellness programs and health savings account options
• Retirement plan with employer match (for eligible roles)
• Paid time off and holiday pay (for eligible roles)
• Community involvement opportunities

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About the Employer

Confidential Client is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving communities across northeast Illinois. The system operates multiple hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory locations and is committed to providing accessible, high-quality, community-connected care. As a member of the care team, you’ll be part of an organization focused on professional development, inclusion, and patient-centered outcomes.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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