Occupational Hand Therapist

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital

Chicago, ILFull-time$38–51.43/hrPosted 5 days agoStill listed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$38–51.43/hr
Location
Chicago, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Current State OT Or PT LicenseCurrent BCLS (AHA) CertificateCurrent Hand Therapist Certification

Job overview

The Occupational Hand Therapist provides outpatient care for patients with upper-quarter conditions, including hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder, and cervical disorders. The role evaluates patients, delivers evidence-based treatment, and develops plans of care to support recovery and daily function. The therapist works with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team and must hold current relevant licensure and hand therapy certification.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Upper-Quarter EvaluationEvidence-Based TreatmentPlan of Care DevelopmentUpper-Extremity Rehabilitation

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in Occupational Therapy or Physical TherapyCurrent State OT or PT LicenseCurrent BCLS (AHA) CertificateCurrent Hand Therapist Certification

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Bonus Amount $15000 Bonus Information Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process. Overview

  • Department: Physical Therapy

  • Schedule: Day shift- with rotating holidays and weekends as per business needs

  • Facility: St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital

  • Location: Chicago, IL 60622

Sign-on Bonus

What to know:

  • 100% outpatient

  • Certified Hand Therapist (CHT)- required

  • Professional growth, advanced clinical competency, educator, and mentoring fellow OT's.

  • Close working relationship with Hand Surgeon

  • Great opportunity for those working at Athletico, ATI, or Illinois Bone and Joint looking to transition into a hospital setting

Located in West Town, one of Chicago’s most vibrant and culturally rich neighborhoods, Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers more than just a clinical setting, it’s a gateway to a community full of energy, diversity, and creativity. From cozy coffee shops and art galleries to buzzing restaurants and historic architecture, the area is a favorite among locals and newcomers alike. It's a short walk from the Blue Line (Division stop) and close to the airport (And free parking for those that drive).

Responsibilities

Evaluate and conduct evidence-based treatment of individuals with pathological upper quarter (hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder girdle, cervical area or multiple joints) conditions resulting from trauma, diseases, congenital or acquired deformity. Also, use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with upper quarter disease or injury. Develop and progress plan of care to meet the needs of the individuals served to assist in returning them to their prior level of function. The incumbent must be a Certified Hand Therapist (CHT) from an accredited Hand Therapy Certification Commission and must successfully pass the exam, and become certified before onboarding.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to each individual patient following determination of dysfunction and musculoskeletal status. They must have the skills to evaluate and treat an upper extremity patient seeking care for repetitive strain, traumatic injury, neurological dysfunction and post-surgical rehabilitation. The staff member must maintain good rapport and working relationship with physicians in the community specializing in upper extremity medical care.

Performs responsibilities in accordance with department and Hospital Policies, state, federal and regulatory requirements: Functions according to professional practice as an integral member of the interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

  1. Bachelor or Master Degree in Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy.

  2. Current state Occupational Therapy or Physical Therapy certification/license.

  3. Current BCLS (AHA) certificate.

  4. Current state license.

  5. Current Hand Therapist Certification.

Pay Transparency

Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $38.00 to $51.43. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.

The company is dedicated to empowering its staff with a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, allowing them the freedom to customize their benefits to fit their unique needs. Our abundant resources, programs, and voluntary options serve as a foundation for individual growth and well-being. Learn more here: https://www.primehealthcare.com/benefitsthatmattermost/

Employment Status Full Time Shift Days Equal Employment Opportunity

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf #LI-RT1

How this job compares

Set against the 4,948 open Occupational Therapist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$38–51.43/hr
  • Illinois median$40–57/hr87 hourly ranges
  • US median$46–58/hr1,887 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $44.72/hr, is 6% below the Illinois median midpoint ($48/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Occupational Therapist hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 190 open Occupational Therapist jobs in Illinois and 4,948 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Occupational Therapist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,370 postings).
Education
1,963 of the 4,948 open Occupational Therapist jobs (40%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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