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Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

Mercyhealth logoMercyhealth$36.56–$54.85/hrMercyhealth Burchard Hills- Freeport, ILPRNPosted 1d ago
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How this pay compares

This posting states $36.56–$54.85 an hour. Open occupational therapist jobs in Illinois post a median of $47.75 an hour, the middle half $45.71–$51, across 72 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Occupational therapists employed in Illinois earn a median of $47.93 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Integrates subjective and objective data to establish a treatment plan.
  • Utilizes exercise, physical agents, and manual techniques to address deficits.
  • Maintains a thorough record of services provided with appropriate coding and billing.
  • Communicates with other disciplines and referring providers to enhance outcomes.
  • Performs thorough and timely electronic documentation
  • Strengths in care delivery as evidenced by peer review feedback; consistently demonstrates advanced evaluation and treatment techniques
  • Participates actively in the PI and CQI process
  • Assists in the orientation, training and mentoring of new partners
  • Participates in cost saving initiatives within the department
  • Takes an active role in the performance improvement process
  • Maintain a high standard of patient care and provide effective communication between occupational therapists, assistants and the physician group
  • Plans and conducts lectures and training programs on occupational therapy and related topics for medical staff, students and community groups.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Graduate of an accredited school of Occupational Therapy

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE

Licensed as an occupational therapist in WI, IL or both if required

CPR/BLS required within 90 days of hire

NBCOT upon initial licensure only, as required

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

N/A

LEVEL OF SUPERVISION

Some independent judgement is required, based upon scope of practice and within professional standards.

PAY RANGE

$36.56 - $54.85

Mercyhealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Mercyhealth offers competitive pay and benefits, including retirement, time off, on-demand pay, access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more. Click here for more details.

At Mercyhealth, we don’t simply hire people, we empower employee-partners who are passionate about making lives better. As an integrated health system, we deliver exceptional, coordinated across seven hospitals, 85 primary and specialty clinics, and a team of over 7,500 professionals serving northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin.

Mercyhealth has been nationally recognized for our commitment to our people and culture, including:

  • #1 in the nation on AARP's Best Employers for Workers Over 50
  • One of Working Mother magazine's 100 Best Companies for Working Mothers
  • A Top 50 Company and Top 10 Nonprofit for Executive Women

From Mercyhealth's job posting, checked 4 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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