Occupational Therapist - Outpatient

PT Solutions Physical Therapy; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elevated earnings program

Dues reimbursement

Mentorship & CE

PTO & EIB

Job summary

PT Solutions is seeking an Occupational Therapist for outpatient settings to help patients gain independence through self-care management and activities of daily living. You will educate patients, families and caregivers, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure best practice.

Responsibilities include delivering high-quality care, creating timely treatment plans, building strong patient and team relationships, and engaging with the community to expand access to services.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AOTA-approved Occupational Therapy program.
• State licensure in occupational therapy.
• Registered with NBCOT.
• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome.
• Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs.
• Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members.
• Build and maintain relationships throughout the community.

Skills

Communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

ADL training

Education

AOTA-approved OT program

State licensure in OT

NBCOT registration

BLS certification

Job description

Job Overview & Responsibilities

As an outpatient Occupational Therapist, you'll work with patients to bring them a sense of normalcy and independence through self-care management and activities of daily living. You are comfortable communicating and educating patients, family members, and caregivers on how to best assist with daily routines. This role gives you the opportunity for interdisciplinary team collaboration to ensure the best and most evidenced based practice for our patients.

Your Responsibilities as an Occupational Therapist

• Deliver evidence-based, quality care to each patient empowering them to exceed their functional outcome

• Establish timely treatment plans for each patient’s specific needs

• Demonstrate a positive connection with patient, fellow clinicians, and other team members

• Build and maintain relationships throughout the community

Qualifications & Pay Range

Qualifications

• Graduate ofanAOTAapprovedoccupationaltherapy program

• State Licensurein occupational therapy

• Registered with NBCOT

• Basic Life Support Certification from the American Heart Association

Compensation & Bonus Structure

• Base Salary: $85,000–$100,000/year (based on experience and market factors)
• Monthly Incentive Bonuses for exceeding daily visit thresholds
• Sign-On Bonus: Up to$10,000available in select locations!

What You Will Get

In addition to our excellent benefit offerings, you can expect to receive:

• Our Elevated Earnings Program allows clinicians to earn bonuses starting at treating nine patients per day, increasing exponentially with every patient they treat.

• Local and national organization dues and license renewal reimbursement

• Mentorship and fully covered, in-house continuing education courses

• Experience working with a diverse patient population in neuro, trauma, ortho, and hand therapy

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Extended Illness Bank (EIB) accrual

Company Overview

A Top Workplace

At PT Solutions,we’remore than colleagues;we’rea tight-knit community united in our mission to expand access to quality care. Our commitment to you isevidentin our industry‑leading professional development opportunities. From ongoing evidence-based clinical education to dedicated mentorship opportunities and an APTA-accreditedOrthopedicResidency Program, we propel our clinicians toward excellence in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and athletic training.

PT Solutions has been named a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace for the fifth consecutive year, based entirely on employee feedback. We’ve also earned five Culture Excellence Awards for Innovation, Professional Development, Work-Life Flexibility, Appreciation, and Purpose & Values. This recognition reflects a culture built around supporting our people. It’s not just what we do, but how we make people feel. Through human connection, intentional care, and being all in for one another, we create experiences that make a difference. Because together, we do great better.

Let’sgo further together and transform care.Jointhe #PTSLife today!To see what #PTSLife is like, visitInstagram,Facebook,andLinkedIn.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome all qualified candidates to apply!