Local Contract Outpatient Occupational Therapist - $44-50 per hour

RCM HealthCare Travel is seeking a local contract Outpatient Occupational Therapist for a local contract job in Chicago, Illinois.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Occupational Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist

Hourly Rate: $44.00 – $50.00 per hour

Location:
Chicago, IL
Onsite

Position Summary
A metro Chicago hospital is seeking a full-time Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist to provide diagnostic, consultative, and treatment services for pediatric outpatient clients. This role supports children in an outpatient pediatric setting located near the Medical District at Harrison Square. Candidates with inpatient pediatrics and NICU experience are strongly preferred. Join a collaborative healthcare environment dedicated to delivering high-quality pediatric therapy services.

Responsibilities

• Schedule / Shift

• Shift details: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with paid 30-minute lunch
• Hours per week: 32–40 hours
• Contract length: Immediate start through August 2026

• Key Duties:

• Provide occupational therapy evaluations, treatment planning, and interventions for pediatric outpatient clients
• Deliver diagnostic, consultative, and therapeutic services in accordance with clinical standards
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care and progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to support patient outcomes
• Perform additional duties as assigned within the outpatient pediatric setting

Requirements

• Education

• Required: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited program

• Licenses & Certifications

• Required: Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
• Preferred: Experience in inpatient pediatrics and/or NICU settings

Skills:

• Minimum 1–2 years of pediatric occupational therapy experience preferred
• Strong communication, collaboration, and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in an outpatient pediatric healthcare environment
• Knowledge of pediatric therapy practices, treatment planning, and patient care standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision 
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week 
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws 
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us

RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support, and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.

RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation

RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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Rcm HealthCare Travel Job ID #325458. Posted job title: Pediatric Outpatient Occupational Therapist

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