Occupational Therapist Jobs in Illinois

Occupational Therapists (OTs) play a pivotal role in the therapy industry by helping individuals across all ages to participate in the activities and tasks they want and need to do through the therapeutic use of everyday tasks (occupations). These professionals work with people who have physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, and they develop individualized plans to improve their clients' ability to perform daily activities, prevent or minimize disability, and promote overall health and wellness. OTs may work in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, rehabilitation centers, schools, clients' homes, or in corporate wellness programs.

Prior to becoming an Occupational Therapist, individuals may serve in roles such as a Rehab Aide, Occupational Therapy Assistant, or even a Pediatric Occupational Therapy Aide to gain relevant experience in the field. To become a successful OT, one should possess excellent interpersonal skills, physical stamina, patience, and creativity. They should also possess strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to assess patients' needs and create appropriate treatment plans. They must have a master's degree from an accredited occupational therapy program and pass a national certification examination to become a certified Occupational Therapist. Some states may also require additional licensing.

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Occupational Therapist - Therapeutic Day School

  • Palatine, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Palatine, IL
  • 2 days ago

Position: Occupational Therapist (OTR) Hours: Full-Time Reports To: Administration Team Salary: Varies with education and experience Basic Functions: To provide occupational therapy treatment to special...

Neuro Health Arlington Heights

Psychotherapist

NeuroHealth, a well-established and continually growing family practice providing pediatric & adult clinical psychology, neuropsychology, & forensic psychology services, is seeking Master’s Level...

NeuroHealth, a well-established and continually growing family practice providing pediatric & adult clinical psychology, neuropsychology, & forensic psychology services, is seeking Master’s Level...

Neuro Health Arlington Heights

Psychotherapist Master's Level

NeuroHealth, a well-established and continually growing family practice providing pediatric & adult clinical psychology, neuropsychology, & forensic psychology services, is seeking Master’s Level...

Geode Health

Licensed Mental Health Therapist (Hybrid)

Licensed Mental Health Therapist Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible,...

Geode Health

Mental Health Therapist (Hybrid)

Mental Health Therapist Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible,...

Mercyhealth

Occupational Therapist, Outpatient Clinic

EDUCATION & 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...

Occupational Therapist

  • Dekalb, IL
  • 60+ days ago
  • Dekalb, IL
  • 60+ days ago

Be the Occupational Therapist You've Always Aspired to Be Your impactful journey involves: Providing direct care to patients in need of occupational therapy....

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT)

  • Forsyth, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Forsyth, IL
  • 3 hours ago

Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) Company: Fusion Medical Staffing Location: Facility in Forsyth, IL Job Details Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a skilled Occupational Therapist for a 13 week travel...

Remote Mental Health Therapist

  • Thompsonville, IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • Thompsonville, IL
  • 2 hours ago

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services. We are seeking compassionate, highly skilled, licensed mental health therapists to join our expanding network....

Remote Work

Mental Health Therapist (Illinois)

  • IL
  • 2 hours ago
  • IL
  • 2 hours ago

SonderMind is a leading mental health care platform revolutionizing therapy services. We are seeking compassionate and highly skilled licensed mental health therapists to join our expanding...

Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Therapist (Remote)

  • Joliet, IL
  • 19 days ago
  • Joliet, IL
  • 19 days ago

Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comforts of home. This is a remote, part-time position for...

Remote Work

Remote Mental Health Therapist (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, etc)

  • Geneva, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Geneva, IL
  • 22 days ago

Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comforts of home. This is a remote, part-time position for...

Remote Work

Licensed Mental Health Counselor / Therapist (New Pay Rates)

  • Champaign, IL
  • 22 days ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 22 days ago

Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comforts of home. This is a remote, part-time position for...

Remote Mental Health Therapist Increased Pay Rates

  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 23 days ago
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • 23 days ago

Join Talkspace, a leading online platform for therapists and counselors to provide mental health care on your schedule, all from the comforts of home. This is a remote, part-time position for...

Remote Work

Demographic Data for Illinois

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Occupational Therapist Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Leadership Skills Development for Occupational Therapists
The Leadership Skills Development MOOC for Occupational Therapists will support course participants to gain insights into their leadership potential, values and preferences. Together we will...
Occupational Safety and Health Hazards
No workplace is free from risk. Whether physical or psychosocial, occupational hazards are a concern for every workplace. This two-week course from Universiti Malaya will give you an introduction...
Understanding Behaviour Management by Occupational Therapist
Behaviour is how someone acts. It is what a person does to make something happen, to make something change or to keep things the same.Behaviour is a response to things that are...

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Salary for Occupational Therapist Jobs in Illinois

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireTherapy research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Occupational Therapist positions.



Highest Education Level

Occupational Therapists in Illinois offer the following education background
Master's Degree
47.7%
Bachelor's Degree
29.1%
Associate's Degree
9.4%
Doctorate Degree
8.8%
High School or GED
2.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.0%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Occupational Therapists in Illinois
Less than 1 year
54.5%
None
27.3%
1-2 years
9.1%
2-4 years
9.1%



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