Gateway Regional Medical Center·Granite City, Illinois
The Occupational Therapist provides rehabilitation services to restore function for patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics following illness or injury. The primary goal is to help each patient achieve their maximum level of independence in work, self-care, and leisure through education, exercise, and specialized treatments.
Occupational therapist (Ot) – full-Time day shift
Department: Occupational Health / Occupational Therapy
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Schedule: Day Shift
$37.77 – $56.66 per hour (Based on experience)
Gateway Regional Medical Center – 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040
Experienced OTs & New Graduates Welcome!
Why join gateway regional medical center?
At Gateway Regional Medical Center, our mission is to provide compassionate, high-quality healthcare that promotes wellness and healing across our community. We foster a culture of respect, integrity, and clinical excellence. As a member of our team, you will experience a supportive, inclusive work environment where your therapeutic expertise is highly valued, and your dedication helps patients reclaim their independence and improve their quality of life.
We are seeking a skilled and passionate Occupational Therapist (OT) to deliver comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from illness or injury.
Serving a diverse patient population from pediatrics through geriatrics, you will partner with patients to restore essential functions and achieve their maximum level of independence in work, self-care, and leisure activities. This role utilizes customized education, therapeutic exercise, adaptive techniques, and specialized equipment to treat a wide variety of diagnoses.
Qualifications: & requirements
Compensation & benefits
We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional growth, including:
Hourly Pay Range: $37.77 – $56.66 / hour
Competitive performance-based incentives and shift differentials.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. (Review our full offerings in our Benefits Guide).
Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
Generous paid vacation time (PTO) and recognized holiday pay.
A deeply supportive, collaborative, and inclusive workplace culture.
Final pay within the stated range is determined based on various factors, including education level, years of experience, relevant certifications, and specific clinical skills. Compensation packages are reviewed individually with Human Resources to ensure equity and alignment with your qualifications.
Candidates must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy program from an accredited school and possess and maintain a current State of Illinois Occupational Therapist license along with current Basic Life Support (AHA or American Red Cross BLS) certification. Previous experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply.
Market context
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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