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Occupational (Float) Therapist

UW Health·Rockford, Illinois

$37 - $55/hrFull TimeOn Site0-2 yrsPosted 1 month ago
Practice for this role

Occupational (Float) Therapist · $37 - $55/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +3% vs. median posted rate for allied health roles in Rockford, Illinois ($35.93/hr, n=80)
  • 105 similar openings in the Rockford area · median $36.75/hr
$8.45/hr · p10p90 · $80.00/hr
this role: $36.99/hrmedian $35.93/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 80 posted allied health roles in Rockford, Illinois rates. This role sits in the 57th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 3% above the Rockford, Illinois median for allied health roles.

The Occupational Therapist will provide clinical therapy services at the UW Health 209 9th St Clinic. The role involves maintaining a full-time schedule with rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Work Schedule

100% FTE, full-time. Day shift, Monday -Friday 8-4

30, one weekend day (Sat or Sun) every 4 weeks, one rotating holiday per year. You will work at the UW Health 209 9th St Clinic.

Additional components of compensation may include: Evening, night, and weekend shift differential Overtime On-call pay

At UW Health in northern Illinois, you will have

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including

PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long-term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance Annual wellness reimbursement Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs! Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development Strong shared governance structure Commitment to employee voice

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program. Required
  • Participates in educational programs on an ongoing basis and completes mandatory CEUs. Required
  • Licenses & Certifications
  • Current license from the State of Illinois per department policy. An applicant for employment as an occupational therapist must present acceptable evidence of licensure or authorization to test at the time of employment. An applicant who fails to provide this documentation will not be hired. A new employee will not be allowed to work as an occupational therapist until evidence of licensure eligibility is provided. Required
  • Basic Life Support/CPR Certification. Required

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Description

[https://uwhealth.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?id=5610&entityid=3&p=UWH]

UW Northern Illinois benefits [https://legacy.uwhealth.org/files-directory/position-descriptions/1-benefit-information/Total Rewards at UW Health UWNI 2.pdf]

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Occupational Therapy program and hold a current Illinois state license. Additionally, a Basic Life Support/CPR certification is required for the position.

  • bachelor degree
  • CPR Certification
  • Patient Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Basic Life Support
  • Rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$37 - $55/hr
Location
Rockford, Illinois
Posted
Jul 30, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

UW Health

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 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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