Occupational Therapist - Per Diem - Acute Care/ Inpatient - Days
Company: Endeavor Health
Location: Arlington Heights
Posted on: November 26, 2025
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Job Description:
Job Description Hourly Pay Range: $35.16 - $54.50 - The hourly
pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years
of experience, among other factors. Position Highlights:
Occupational Therapist - Acute Care/ Hospital Physical Rehab
Services - Per Diem - Days Location: Arlington Heights, IL Full
time/Part time: Per Diem Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm / Every Other
Saturday Required Travel: No What you will do: Demonstrates the
knowledge and skills necessary to assess, treat, and care for
patients in assigned area. Implements assessment/treatment/care
based on the developmental stages of the patient. Interprets verbal
and nonverbal communication of the patient. Evaluates patient's
functional abilities/disabilities utilizing techniques appropriate
to the patient type including assessment of upper extremity
strength, range of motion, pain, sensation, coordination,
performance of activities of daily living, transfers, cognitive,
perceptual, visual, home management skills and splint fabrication.
In accordance with patient evaluations, establishes treatment plan
which specifies treatment goals and treatment modalities that will
assist the patient to regain function, increase strength and
decrease pain. Administers and instructs patients in performance of
all aspects of the treatment plan, assessing the effectiveness and
modifying as necessary Prepares and completes all patient records,
billing and documentation according to departmental guidelines.
Communicates and works in cooperation with physicians, nursing and
other hospital staff to provide optimal patient care. Involves the
patient, family and caregivers in the plan of care, including
post-discharge planning. Conducts patient/family education sessions
and provides home programs considering the developmental needs of
the patient. May assist with supervision of paraprofessional staff,
students and volunteers as directed; delegates tasks and monitors
performance of tasks to ensure they are completed correctly.
Utilizes correct body mechanics. Adheres to hospital and
departmental safety precautions and infection control procedures in
order to maintain a safe patient care and working environment.
Assists with planning and conducting in-service programs and
participates in staff meetings, rehab conferences and educational
programs. Attends all mandatory in-services. Assumes
responsibility, as assigned, for overall departmental functioning
in absence of supervisor. Assumes responsibility for own
professional growth, keeps abreast of developments in the field of
Occupational Therapy and incorporates approved developments in
treatment and evaluation plans. Participates in departmental
Quality Assurance Program and special assignments as requested.
Various levels may have additional Features What you will need: The
completion of a degree in Occupational Therapy from an AOTA
accredited school, or the equivalent Current Illinois licensure or
eligibility Certification by National Board for Certification in
Occupational Therapy CPR certification from American Heart
Association Benefits: Premium pay for eligible employees Career
Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Free
Parking Retirement Options with Company Match Community Involvement
Opportunities Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare
delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant,
community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million
residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than
25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver
transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home
across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care
hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook
(Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights)
Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals
for nursing excellence. For more information, visit
www.endeavorhealth.org . When you work for Endeavor Health, you
will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to
achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website ( www.endeavorhealth.org ) to better
understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help
everyone in our communities be their best". Endeavor Health is
committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to
individuals with disabilities. Please refer to the main career page
for more information. Diversity, equity and inclusion is at the
core of who we are; being there for our patients and each other
with compassion, respect and empathy. We believe that our strength
resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide
community-connected healthcare for all. EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual
Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National
Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.
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