
Rehab | OT
- Agency
- GHR Healthcare
- Location
- Rockford, IL
- Job type
- Travel
- Profession
- Occupational Therapist
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $52.50
- Weekly
- $2,100
- Yearly (full-time)
- $109,200
- Start date
- 09/28/2026
This job pays about $52.50/hour — 10% 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, 10 of them in Rockford.
- 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 - Inpatient Rehabilitation | Rockford, IL
Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Rockford, Illinois: support adult inpatient rehab patients, improve functional independence, and make an impact on recovery.
Bring your skills to a rewarding Occupational Therapist job in an inpatient rehabilitation setting in Rockford, IL. This travel therapy assignment offers the opportunity to support adult patients as they work toward improved mobility, independence, and quality of life. You’ll be part of a collaborative care environment where your expertise makes a meaningful impact every day.
Job Details
- Setting: Inpatient Rehabilitation / Adult Rehab Therapy
- Location: Rockford, IL 61104
- Employment Type: Travel Occupational Therapist
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Shift Duration: 8-hour day shifts
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM; times may vary
- Hours Per Week: 40
- Weekend Coverage: One weekend day every 4 weeks with a flex day during the week
- Holiday Coverage: One required holiday shift on 12/25, 12/26, or 12/27
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,100 - $2,260
Job Requirements
- At least 2 years of Occupational Therapist experience, preferably in an inpatient rehab setting
- Active Occupational Therapist license or credential required for practice in Illinois
- Strong clinical skills in adult rehabilitation, patient assessment, and treatment planning
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team
- Flexibility to support weekend and holiday coverage as scheduled
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and develop individualized occupational therapy treatment plans
- Provide hands-on therapy to help patients improve functional abilities and independence
- Document assessments, treatment progress, and patient outcomes accurately and on time
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapy professionals to support patient goals
- Educate patients and families on therapeutic techniques, home programs, and recovery strategies
- Maintain a high standard of quality care in a fast-paced inpatient rehab environment
Rockford offers a welcoming Midwest community with a mix of scenic parks, riverfront views, and convenient access to everyday amenities, making it a comfortable and appealing place to live and work during your assignment.
Apply now for this Travel Occupational Therapist opportunity in Rockford, Illinois and join a supportive inpatient rehab team today.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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