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Occupational Therapist – Inpatient – Days (Per Diem)

Nevada System of Higher Education·Highland Park, Illinois

$35 - $55/hr·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs
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Posted 4 days ago
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About the role

Provide evaluation, treatment, and follow-up services to physician-referred patients in an inpatient setting. Maintain accurate patient records, including progress notes, discharge summaries, and billing documentation.

Hourly Pay Range

$35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Occupational Therapist – Inpatient – Days (Per Diem)

Position Highlights

  • Position: Occupational Therapist - Inpatient – Days
  • Location: Highland Park Hospital, Highland Park, IL
  • Hours: Per Diem – Hours as needed; 8am-4:30pm
  • Weekends: Rotating- 2 weekend days/month; more available
  • Required
  • Travel: Highland Park, Skokie, Glenbrook, Evanston Hospitals
  • Holidays: yes, 1 summer/1 winter

What you will do

  • Provide evaluation, treatment and follow-up services to physician referred patients
  • Prepare and maintain accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing
  • Participates in the clinical supervision of students

What you will need

  • License: Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of IL
  • Education: Bachelor of Science from a school of Occupational Therapy or a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university approved by the AOTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA.
  • Certification: CPR required, OTR certified (NBCOT preferred)
  • Experience: Inpatient occupational therapy;
  • Skills: Inpatient occupational therapy;

Benefits

  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job (For eligible positions)
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
  • Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Free Parking
  • Wellness Program Savings Plan
  • Health Savings Account Options
  • Retirement Options with Company Match
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
  • Community Involvement Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page for more information. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE

Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science or Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy and licensure or eligibility for licensure in Illinois. Must hold CPR certification and OTR credentials, with experience in inpatient occupational therapy.

  • bachelor degree
  • postgraduate degree
  • CPR
  • Billing
  • Treatment planning
  • Student supervision
  • Patient evaluation
  • Clinical documentation
  • Occupational therapy
  • Inpatient care
  • OTR certification

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$35 - $55/hr
Locations
Highland Park, Illinois; Skokie, Illinois; Evanston, Illinois; Highland Park, New Jersey
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
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Nevada System of Higher Education

The Nevada System of Higher Education, comprised of two doctoral-granting universities, a state college, four comprehensive community colleges and one environmental research institute, serves the educational and job training needs of Nevada. NSHE provides educational...

Salary listed on 642 jobs
IndustryHigher Education
TypeEducational
Size201-500 employees
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In Illinois, allied-health employers often look for occupational therapists who can meet licensure and certification requirements while supporting early intervention or similar patient needs. These roles can be competitive because candidates need an ACOTE-accredited bachelor’s degree, a valid occupational therapy license, and NBCOT registration, so reviewing the full posting carefully matters. On this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you research time before you apply.

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