Occupational Therapist - UI Health, Outpatient

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

UI Health, part of the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System in Chicago, seeks an Occupational Therapist for outpatient services. The OT will assess patient needs, develop client-centered intervention plans, and implement evidence-based therapy to support participation in daily activities.

Qualifications include licensure or eligibility to practice as an OT in Illinois and current AHA CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a registered occupational therapist by the State of Illinois.
• Current/valid American Heart Association CPR Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional Occupational Therapist services for an assigned caseload with emphasis on comprehensive care.
• Direct patient care time including interventions and patient education.
• Indirect patient care (IPC) including chart review, documentation, scheduling, team/family meetings and rounds, and equipment ordering.
• Handles administrative tasks related to patient care and department operations, including time sheets and meetings.
• Contributes to clinical teaching for students and student clinicians and participates in professional development.

Job description

Occupational Therapist - UI Health, Outpatient

Chicago, IL, United States

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1042879

Posted on: 10/12/2026 - Application Deadline: 10/19/2026

Occupational Therapist - UI Health, Outpatient

Hiring Department: Occupational Therapy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042879

FTE: 1.0

Work Schedule: 40 hrs/wk

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Pay Range: The previously determined pay range for this position is $74,276.80 - 133,473.60 / Annual Salary. Pay is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Occupational Therapist (OT) is responsible for the provision of occupational therapy services within her or his individual scope of clinical competence including: assessment and evaluation of factors that influence occupational performance; formulating conclusions regarding the patient/client needs and priorities to develop a patient/client centered intervention plan; and selecting and implementing evidence based interventions to support participation in areas of occupation. The OT is also responsible for upholding professional standards and promoting quality in practice.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs the duties of a professional Occupational Therapist for an assigned caseload with emphasis on providing comprehensive care.
• Direct Patient Care time (actual time with patients, may vary from scheduled) - includes all direct interventions and patient education that is integrated as a part of treatment session
• Indirect Patient Care (IPC) - time spent in chart review, documentation (direct patient care documentation as well as any other documentation related to patient care), scheduling, attending team or family meetings and rounds (documented as clinic time), ordering equipment, assisting other staff
• Responsible for administrative tasks related to the patient care services they provide, related to department operations, or required for regulatory and organizational compliance. This includes time sheets, case presentations, staff meetings, committee meetings, giving inservices.
• Responsible for clinical teaching for students and student clinicians.
• May provide academic teaching
• Responsible for professional development and skills for self as well as sharing expertise and participation in development of the role of occupational therapy throughout the health system and within
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Required:

• Licensure or Eligibility for licensure as a registered occupational therapist by the State of Illinois under the condition that they have been issued a letter of authorization from the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) allowing them to practice under supervision.
• Possession of a current/valid American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support CPR Certification.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.