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Ovation Rehabilitation Services
Grand Rapids, Michigan

Occupational Therapist (OTR) PRN - Casual As Need

Occupational TherapistPer Diem

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Job Description

Reward yourself with a New Career at Ovation Rehabilitation!

We have a Per Diem (PRN) Occupational Therapist (OTR) opportunity available at our location in Grand Rapids, MI. This position offers a flexible schedule with 7 days of treatment available to pick up at your convenience.

Active state license as an Occupational Therapist is required.

With many years of successful industry experience behind us on a national level, Ovation Rehabilitation has entered the contract rehabilitation industry with a fresh vision and superior culture that recognizes, appreciates, and rewards individual and team contributions.

With the focus on those that we care for, Ovation Rehabilitation is a company that you will CHEER for and APPLAUD!!

Come join our team as we travel into the future and be a part of the growth and excitement. Enjoy what you do and grow with a company that you can be proud of.

When you join our team, we offer the opportunity for a rewarding career, competitive benefits and the potential for career advancement.

In addition to our open and supportive culture that is second to none and features our “Round of Applause” employee recognition program as well as individual recognition for YOUR birthday and other personal events we offer dedicated facility-based teams with on-site management and experienced regional management support that is locally based. Our “Clap -Out” events recognize and celebrate resident successes.

As a PRN OTR you will be eligible for the following:

  • Premium hourly wages.
  • Flexibility of customizing your schedule.
  • The privilege of working with the Ovation Team and growing company!

Whether you are looking now or will be in the future, we invite you check out our career page. Go to Careers - OVATION Rehabilitation

Ovation Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist will provide rehabilitation services to residents at the facility. They are responsible for delivering high-quality patient care while participating in team-based success celebrations.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active state license as an Occupational Therapist. The role requires the ability to work in a facility-based environment with a flexible schedule.

Key Skills

Occupational TherapyClinical DocumentationTime ManagementCommunication

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Michigan, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$95k (90 salary observations; 897 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,279 salary observations; 29,546 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Michigan is 96.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.8% of Michigan clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Michigan?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 8,995 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Michigan vs national$95k median in Michigan$97k nationally (−2%)90 state / 5,279 national salary observations
Cost of livingMichigan index 96.2US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Michigan312 active8,997 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 32% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMichigan occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 17% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment334 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,212 in the last 30 days1,658 the 30 days before (+94%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,995 Occupational Therapy listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Occupational Therapist (OTR) PRN - Casual As Need at Ovation Rehabilitation Services a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,995 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

34 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

34 jobs · 28 employers
8
<$95k
10
$95k-115k
4
$115k-135k
9
$135k-155k
3
$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

30 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
93%
CME allowance
60%
Sign-on bonus
37%
Loan repayment
7%
Relocation assistance
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

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AvaMed Workforce · Galt, California

$80/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (OT) – Flexible ScheduleContract

Concierge Home Care · Brandon, Florida

$70-$75/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT, Flexible Weekday Schedule

$65-$75/hr
#4

School-Based Occupational Therapist (OT)

$67-$73/hr
+ 32 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 7.9
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,995 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Ovation Rehabilitation Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Northville, Michigan
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Premium hourly wages
Flexible schedule
Employee recognition program

Living in Grand Rapids

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$304k
Typical market rent
$1,602/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 4.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.