Occupational-Therapists for hire in Chicago, IL
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Communication Skills5%Leadership4%Time Management4%Education level
Master's degree49%Bachelor's degree24%Doctorate20%Years of experience
3-5 years30%6-10 years30%More than 10 years30%Current company
Ivy Rehab for Kids
St Joseph HospitalAchieve TherapeuticsTime at current job
1-2 years43%2-5 years29%Less than a year14%
Browse Indeed's database of 717 profiles for Occupational-Therapists in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Sep 21, 2026
Occupational Therapist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $96,807 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $66,813 – $140,265 yearly
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Occupational Therapist - Contractor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
RBT CertificationDriver's LicenseCPROccupational Therapy LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsPublic SpeakingLeadershipTime ManagementPresentation SkillsSensory IntegrationCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Occupational Therapy Assistant LicenseCPRCOTABLSOccupational Therapy LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingMicrosoft OfficeProductivity SoftwareParaprofessional
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Teaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationParaprofessional CertificationCPRCOTASkills
Experience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with AutismExperience Working with Neurodivergent IndividualsAutism Spectrum Disorders SupportDepartment Lead of Speech Language Pathology
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language PathologyInfant & Toddler CertificationSpeech-Language Pathology LicenseCPRPhysical Therapy LicenseBLSSkills
Experience Working with Individuals with AutismCommunication SkillsCPRElectronic Health Records (EHR) ManagementEHR SystemsEMR/EHROccupational Therapist
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
QMHP CertificationCPIOTRSubstitute Teaching CertificationOccupational Therapy LicenseBLSSkills
BLSBasic Life SupportExperience Working with Individuals with Developmental DisabilitiesExperience Working with Individuals with Neurodevelopmental DisordersExperience Working with Individuals with AutismExperience Working with Neurodivergent IndividualsCertified Occupational Therapy Assistant (COTA)
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OTROTROccupational Therapy Assistant LicenseCPRCOTABLSSkills
Communication SkillsHome CareAlzheimer's CareExperience Working with Individuals with DementiaDementia CareNon-Destructive Testing
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What's the average time to fill an occupational therapist role?
The average time to fill an occupational therapist role is 68 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do occupational-therapists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for an occupational therapist include: communication skills, leadership and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for occupational-therapists?
Common licenses or certifications for occupational-therapists include: OTR, Occupational Therapy License and CPR.
What are some job titles related to occupational-therapists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to occupational-therapists include: certified occupational therapy assistant, pediatric occupational therapist and occupational therapist - contractor.
What level of education is common for an occupational therapist?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for an occupational therapist in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for an occupational therapist?
Most occupational-therapists have 11 years of professional experience.
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