A Traveling COTA Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Is Wanted in Illinois
Hiring bonus: up to $1,000 — CompHealth pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- CompHealth
- Location
- Gages Lake, IL
- Job type
- Therapy
- Profession
- Occupational Therapy Assistant
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Aug 27, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $10.02
- Weekly
- $361
- Yearly (full-time)
- $20,831
This job pays about $10.02/hour — 67% below the median for Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Illinois ($30.83/hour).
Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Illinois right now
- 12 open Occupational Therapy Assistant jobs in Illinois from 2 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $10.02 – $28.57/hour, median $28.57/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapy Assistant pay in Illinois: $30.83/hour ($64,126/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: AHS Staffing ($28.57/hour across 11 jobs).
Job description
- Monday - Friday, 35 guaranteed hours per week
- 7.5 hour days with 30 min unpaid lunch
- School system setting
- Caseload includes students with sensory dysregulation and autism
- Experience with AAC and communication devices required
- Schools experience required
- We provide complimentary housing and travel
- We arrange and cover costs for licensing and malpractice
- We simplify the credentialing and privileging process
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and a 401(K) plan
- Your personal recruiter handles every detail, 24/7
1312.00 to 1413.00 - weekly
Per week (based on a 40-hour week). Includes estimated taxable wages of $8.73 - $11.30 per hour and estimated tax-free reimbursements for meals, incidentals, and housing of $900 - $1,400 per week based on GSA guidelines (subject to eligibility, location, and seasonal adjustment).
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