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Occupational Therapist II - Inpatient
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What they do
An Occupational Therapist helps patients with injuries, illnesses, and disabilities recover, improve, or develop skills needed for everyday activities. Assists people with mobility impairments to move easily around their homes; develops school and workplace settings that are accessible for individuals with physical or mental disabilities. May specialize in certain types of impairments or certain categories of patients.
$88,059 / year median in Illinois
-2% projected decline
Job Description
Occupational Therapist II
•Inpatient NorthShore University HealthSystem paid time off, tuition reimbursement United States, Illinois, Evanston 2650 Ridge Avenue (Show on map) Sep 01, 2026
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:
Position:
Occupational Therapist
•Inpatient
•Days
Location:
Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL
Hours:
Full Time
•Hours
•8:00am-4:30pm
Weekends:
Rotating
•2 weekend days/month with comp. days
Holidays:
yes, 1 summer/1 winter What you will do: Provide evaluation, treatment and follow-up services to physician referred patients
Prepare and maintain accurate patient records including evaluations, progress notes, discharge summaries and billing
Participates in the clinical supervision of students What you will need:
License:
Licensed or eligible for licensure as an Occupational Therapist in the State of IL
Education:
Bachelor of Science from a school of Occupational Therapy or a Master's degree from an accredited college or university approved by the AOTA and the Council on Medical Education of the AMA.
Certification:
BLS/CPR from American Heart Association required, OTR certified (NBCOT preferred)
Experience:
Inpatient occupational therapy
Experience in
EPIC EMR
preferred Benefits (For full time or part time positions): Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee's job (For eligible positions)
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
Tuition Reimbursement
Free Parking
Wellness Program Savings Plan
Health Savings Account Options
Retirement Options with Company Match
Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
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. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging-each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.
EOE:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.