Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Job in Urbana, IL — Days, 5×8
- Weekly pay
- $2,559
- Specialty
- Occupational Therapist
- Shift
- Days
- Schedule
- 5×8
- Contract length
- 12 weeks
About This Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Job
This travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care job in Urbana, Illinois, is a 12-week assignment with Anders Group. This role pays $2,559 per week and follows a day shift with a 5x8 schedule.
In this travel Occupational Therapist job, you will evaluate functional needs, develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapeutic interventions that support daily activities and independence, document progress, and collaborate with the care team.
Anders Group supports travel therapy professionals with personalized recruiter guidance, streamlined onboarding, free license support and renewals, weekly pay, and Day 1 benefits. Apply today to learn more about this travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care job in Urbana, IL and other therapy assignments available nationwide.
Job Details
- Specialty: Occupational Therapist
- Location: Urbana, IL
- Shift: Days
- Schedule: 5×8
- Contract Length: 12 weeks
- Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
- Setting: Acute Care
Requirements for this Travel Occupational Therapist - Acute Care Assignment
- 1+ year of recent Occupational Therapist experience
- Graduate of an accredited Occupational Therapy program
- Active Illinois Occupational Therapist license
Responsibilities for Occupational Therapist - Acute Care travel job:
- Provide Occupational Therapist (OT) services in accordance with facility standards
- Follow established clinical workflows, safety protocols, and procedures
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary healthcare staff
- Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation
- Support quality care initiatives and positive patient outcomes
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Housing and meal stipends when applicable
- Travel reimbursement options
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Licensure and certification reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Refer a friend, earn $500
FAQs: Travel Occupational Therapist jobs in Urbana, IL
Which areas around Urbana and the University of Illinois have dining and entertainment?
The University of Illinois brings restaurants, performances, sporting events, exhibits, and other activity to Urbana, IL, and neighboring Champaign. Downtown Urbana and the campus districts add independent restaurants and local businesses, so there’s a steady flow of things to do throughout the academic year.
Are there good outdoor spaces around Urbana?
Meadowbrook Park in Urbana, IL, offers trails, prairie landscapes, gardens, and open space, while the University of Illinois Arboretum provides another nearby setting for walking. Both work well when you want outdoor time without planning a longer trip.
Enhance Your Travel Therapy Career With Anders Group
You help patients regain mobility, function, independence, and communication, and Anders Group is committed to supporting your career. Since 2010, our people-first team has connected Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, therapy assistants, and Speech Language Pathologists with travel assignments nationwide across outpatient, skilled nursing, home health, acute care, and other therapy settings.
Your recruiter takes time to understand your preferred setting, schedule, location, and career goals while helping you navigate credentialing, licensure, and each assignment. Join more than 10,000 healthcare professionals who have trusted Anders Group for responsive support, career guidance, and travel opportunities that move them forward.
- People-first since 2010
- Nationwide travel therapy opportunities
- Dedicated recruiter support
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Urbana, IL operates on a university-town scale, with healthcare work tied closely to the campus area and the surrounding east-central Illinois community. Around the campus, outpatient diagnostic settings, rehabilitation care, and speech therapy add different types of healthcare work to the local mix. Assignments also extend into neighboring Champaign and Mahomet, so the search area isn't limited to Urbana itself, and which side of the market to live on follows from the worksite. Meadowbrook Park, farmers markets, and university-connected music and theater provide several nearby ways to use time off without leaving the immediate area.