Occupational Therapist -Registry/Per Diem

Occupational Therapist - Registry/Per Diem

Job Category: Rehab Services Requisition Number: OCCUP003861

Posted: February 16, 2026

Full-Time

On-site

Chicago, IL 60622, USA

Pay or shift range: $27 USD to $44 USD The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.

Job Details

Description

Position Summary:

Performs Occupational therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation; provides plan of care, discharge planning, patient, and significant other education; renders occupational therapy services within the practice guidelines of the American Association of Occupational Therapy (AOTA) and other regulatory agencies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs Occupational Therapy evaluation, reassessment and consultation upon referral of a physician, dentist or podiatrist.
• Provides plan of care and discharge planning. Secures a physician certificate for the plan of care.
• Provides Occupational Therapy services within the practice guidelines of the AOTA, the Illinois Occupational Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
• Participates in discharge planning, when requested.
• Communicates with patient's physician, nurse and case manager when necessary regarding the patient's evaluation report, progress and discharge plan.
• Ensures patient safety, patient rights and HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications:

• Current IL Occupational Therapy licensure
• BLS Certification

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