
Rehab | OT
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Peoria, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 1, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $55.75
- Weekly
- $2,230
- Yearly (full-time)
- $115,960
This job pays about $55.75/hour — 16% above the median for Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois ($47.93/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois right now
- 77 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois from 7 agencies, 6 of them in Peoria.
- Pay in these listings: $15.00 – $70.31/hour, median $52.20/hour.
- Typical Occupational Therapist pay in Illinois: $47.93/hour ($99,694/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Care Team Solutions ($64.17/hour across 3 jobs).
Job description
Travel Occupational Therapist (OT) – Pediatric Outpatient Rehabilitation Jobs in Peoria, Illinois
Join a pediatric outpatient rehabilitation team as a Travel Occupational Therapist in Peoria, Illinois. Support children from birth through age 18 while helping them build independence, confidence, and participation in daily activities. This on-site travel therapy job offers a consistent Monday-Friday schedule, a collaborative rehabilitation environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a diverse pediatric caseload. Peoria is a welcoming central Illinois community known for its scenic riverfront, family-friendly amenities, cultural attractions, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.
Travel Occupational Therapy Job Details
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,150-$2,310
- Position: Travel Occupational Therapist (OT)
- Healthcare Setting: Pediatric outpatient rehabilitation
- Location: Peoria, Illinois
- Contract: 13 weeks, from October 19, 2026, through January 18, 2027
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8-hour day shifts; three days from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and two days from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
- Orientation: Department-specific orientation with a preceptor and orientation materials
- Documentation System: Epic
- Dress Code: Scrubs are preferred
Pediatric Occupational Therapist Job Requirements
- Active Illinois Occupational Therapy license, or confirmation that the Illinois license application process has been initiated
- At least 1 year of pediatric occupational therapy experience
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association; certification may be completed upon hire
- Experience working with children from birth through age 18 in an outpatient or comparable pediatric healthcare setting
- Ability to evaluate, treat, and document care for a varied pediatric caseload
- Strong communication, clinical judgment, organization, and family-centered care skills
Travel Occupational Therapist Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat pediatric patients with sensory processing challenges, brachial plexus injuries, fine motor delays, autism, and related conditions
- Develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans based on each child’s functional needs, goals, and developmental stage
- Provide skilled pediatric OT interventions to improve fine motor skills, sensory regulation, coordination, self-care, and participation in daily activities
- Manage a productive outpatient therapy schedule with up to approximately 10 patients per day
- Complete timely clinical documentation and progress updates in Epic
- Educate families and caregivers on home activities, therapeutic strategies, and ways to support continued progress
- Collaborate with the rehabilitation team and other healthcare professionals to promote comprehensive patient care
Apply now for this rewarding Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Peoria, Illinois, and make a lasting difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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