Occupational Therapist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois occupational therapists are in high demand across Chicago's major health systems, including Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Health Care, as well as rehabilitation networks downstate. Employers across pediatric, acute care, and home health settings regularly pursue visa sponsorship for qualified OTs, particularly those with NBCOT certification and state licensure.
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FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Wilmette, IL and we’re looking for passionate, licensed Occupational Therapists who want to deliver exceptional one-on-one care to older adults right where they live. Whether treating in private residences or within Senior Living Communities, you’ll help patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life through our signature Geriatric House Calls™ model.
This opportunity is ideal for Occupational Therapists who value autonomy, flexibility, and truly meaningful patient outcomes, while enjoying the freedom to create and manage your own treatment schedule and build strong, lasting patient relationships.
FOX clinicians may also incorporate telehealth and other forms of virtual care into their schedules, allowing for greater flexibility, improved continuity of care, and the ability to support more patients.
If you're searching for a high-impact OT role that allows you to positively impact the lives of the communities we serve, FOX is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one Occupational therapy to older adults wherever they call home (Private residences, Senior Living Communities, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care)
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment
- Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence
- Document effectively within FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place
- Provide telehealth / virtual care when appropriate to extend access and flexibility
Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You’ll be supported by leaders who understand clinical work, because they’ve lived it.
Why clinicians love working with FOX:
- A one-on-one care model that allows you to truly connect with each patient
- Opportunities to practice in both in-home and senior living community settings
- Optional telehealth / virtual care components that expand flexibility and access
- The ability to create, control, and adjust your own treatment schedule
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
- Work within a community-based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevity
- A culture that invests in your growth and values clinician-driven decision-making
Employment Types Available
FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
- Full-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits)
- Part-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
- PRN / FOX Flex Occupational Therapist – Home & Community Visits (pay per unit compensation)
- New Graduates eligible for FOX’s nationally recognized Emerging Professionals Mentor Program
Ways to Earn More with FOX
Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
- Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
- Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Teach the next generation — earn more while you shape the future serving as a Clinical Instructor
- Mentor rising talent — guide new grads and emerging professionals as they launch their careers
- Manage more patients — earn additional pay by supervising PTA/OTAs and expanding the care you're able to provide
- Go above and beyond — earn additional pay for patient care above bi-weekly quota
- Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
Compensation & Benefits
FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools (including virtual care resources)
- Supportive, clinician driven culture
Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency
- Current CPR certification
Physical Requirements
FOX clinicians must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
- Exerting medium physical effort, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Performing CPR
- Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility
- Repositioning patients, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
Apply Today
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Occupational Therapist providing in-home, senior living, and virtual care to older adults across Wilmette, IL and surrounding communities. You’ll help people improve mobility, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.
Contact FOX Now!
Shea McGovern
Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist
shea.mcgovern@foxrehab.org
856 524 8960
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
LI-SM1
FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
In Illinois, the standard base pay range for a Full-Time role is $65,000 - $100,000 annually with an opportunity to earn more. Part-Time and FOX Flex (PRN) will be pro-rated.
Occupational Therapist – Wilmette, IL
FOX Rehabilitation is growing in Wilmette, IL and we’re looking for passionate, licensed Occupational Therapists who want to deliver exceptional one-on-one care to older adults right where they live. Whether treating in private residences or within Senior Living Communities, you’ll help patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life through our signature Geriatric House Calls™ model.
This opportunity is ideal for Occupational Therapists who value autonomy, flexibility, and truly meaningful patient outcomes, while enjoying the freedom to create and manage your own treatment schedule and build strong, lasting patient relationships.
FOX clinicians may also incorporate telehealth and other forms of virtual care into their schedules, allowing for greater flexibility, improved continuity of care, and the ability to support more patients.
If you're searching for a high-impact OT role that allows you to positively impact the lives of the communities we serve, FOX is the right fit for you!
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one Occupational therapy to older adults wherever they call home (Private residences, Senior Living Communities, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care)
- Perform evaluations, develop individualized plans of care, and deliver evidence-based treatment
- Deliver therapy sessions that support patient wellness, longevity, mobility, and functional independence
- Document effectively within FOX’s EMR system in accordance with regulatory standards
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of PTs, OTs, SLPs, and Fitness Specialists
- Educate patients, caregivers, and senior living staff to promote safety, function, and aging in place
- Provide telehealth / virtual care when appropriate to extend access and flexibility
Why Join FOX Rehabilitation?
FOX Rehabilitation is a clinician-operated practice rooted in meaningful relationships, evidence-based care, and a mission to abolish ageism. You’ll be supported by leaders who understand clinical work, because they’ve lived it.
Why clinicians love working with FOX:
- A one-on-one care model that allows you to truly connect with each patient
- Opportunities to practice in both in-home and senior living community settings
- Optional telehealth / virtual care components that expand flexibility and access
- The ability to create, control, and adjust your own treatment schedule
- A collaborative, interdisciplinary environment (PT, OT, SLP, Fitness Specialists)
- Work within a community-based practice that supports independence, wellness, and longevity
- A culture that invests in your growth and values clinician-driven decision-making
Employment Types Available
FOX offers multiple pathways to match your lifestyle and career goals:
- Full-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits)
- Part-time Occupational Therapist – In-Home & Senior Living Care (salaried with benefits eligibility based on minimum hours requirement)
- PRN / FOX Flex Occupational Therapist – Home & Community Visits (pay per unit compensation)
- New Graduates eligible for FOX’s nationally recognized Emerging Professionals Mentor Program
Ways to Earn More with FOX
Beyond base compensation, our clinicians have real opportunities to develop professionally and increase their income:
- Refer a friend — earn employee referral bonuses for growing our clinical team
- Refer a patient — wellness referral incentives for connecting patients to continued care with a FOX Fitness Specialist
- Teach the next generation — earn more while you shape the future serving as a Clinical Instructor
- Mentor rising talent — guide new grads and emerging professionals as they launch their careers
- Manage more patients — earn additional pay by supervising PTA/OTAs and expanding the care you're able to provide
- Go above and beyond — earn additional pay for patient care above bi-weekly quota
- Share your expertise — get compensated for writing blog articles or creating viral social content
Compensation & Benefits
FOX offers competitive compensation based on experience and employment type. Benefits for eligible roles include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Unlimited continuing education access
- Professional certification reimbursement
- Clinical and nonclinical career advancement pathways
- Access to advanced technology and tools (including virtual care resources)
- Supportive, clinician driven culture
Qualifications
- Valid Occupational Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or eligibility to obtain
- Degree from an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Basic computer and EMR proficiency
- Current CPR certification
Physical Requirements
FOX clinicians must be able to meet the physical demands of in-home and community-based care, including:
- Exerting medium physical effort, including lifting 25–50 lbs occasionally, 10–25 lbs frequently, and up to 10 lbs constantly
- Performing CPR
- Providing moderate to maximum assistance with patient transfers and bed mobility
- Repositioning patients, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing stairs, and performing therapeutic activities
- Driving to patient homes and senior living communities as part of the Geriatric House Calls™ model
- Wearing PPE when required
Apply Today
Join FOX Rehabilitation as a Occupational Therapist providing in-home, senior living, and virtual care to older adults across Wilmette, IL and surrounding communities. You’ll help people improve mobility, stay independent, and live stronger, longer lives.
Contact FOX Now!
Shea McGovern
Clinical Talent Acquisition Specialist
shea.mcgovern@foxrehab.org
856 524 8960
You can also text FOX to 609-853-5114 to learn more!
LI-SM1
FOX Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
In Illinois, the standard base pay range for a Full-Time role is $65,000 - $100,000 annually with an opportunity to earn more. Part-Time and FOX Flex (PRN) will be pro-rated.
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Which companies sponsor visas for occupational therapists in Illinois?
The largest sponsors in Illinois tend to be major health systems and rehabilitation providers. Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Aurora Health, and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago have documented histories of sponsoring occupational therapists. Smaller outpatient clinics and school districts also sponsor, though less frequently. Sponsorship activity is strongest among employers with dedicated HR and legal teams experienced in H-1B visa and EB-3 petitions.
Which visa types are most common for occupational therapist roles in Illinois?
The H-1B is the most common visa for occupational therapists in Illinois, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a master's degree in occupational therapy. The EB-3 immigrant visa is also a common pathway, particularly for employers willing to sponsor permanent residence through PERM labor certification. Some OTs on TN visa status (Canadian and Mexican nationals) also work in Illinois under that USMCA category.
Which cities in Illinois have the most occupational therapist sponsorship jobs?
Chicago accounts for the large majority of occupational therapist sponsorship opportunities in Illinois, driven by its concentration of academic medical centers, rehabilitation hospitals, and pediatric facilities. The suburbs of Evanston, Oak Park, and Naperville also have active hiring through regional health systems. Outside the metro area, Peoria and Springfield have hospital-based OT roles, though sponsorship is less common in those markets.
How to find occupational therapist visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters occupational therapist roles in Illinois by visa sponsorship availability. Rather than sorting through postings that don't confirm sponsorship, Migrate Mate surfaces employers who have sponsored OT positions in the past. This is particularly useful for targeting Chicago-area health systems and rehabilitation centers where sponsorship activity is most concentrated.
Are there state-specific requirements that affect visa sponsorship for occupational therapists in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois requires occupational therapists to hold a state license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before practicing, and employers must confirm licensure as part of the hiring process. NBCOT certification is a prerequisite for licensure. Sponsors filing H-1B petitions must also meet the Department of Labor's prevailing wage requirements for OT roles in the specific Illinois metropolitan area where the position is located.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored occupational therapist jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.