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Healthpro Heritage
Wilmington, Delaware

Occupational Therapist (OT)

Occupational TherapistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$45-$53/hr

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Job Description

HealthPro Heritage has a great Occupational Therapist position available at Kutz Rehabilitaton in Wilmington, Delaware!

Are you a passionate Occupational Therapist looking to make a real difference in the lives of seniors? At HealthPro Heritage, you will work at a leading long-term care facility, we don’t just offer a job — we offer purpose, connection, and community.

What You’ll Do

  • Empower residents to regain independence and improve quality of life
  • Create personalized treatment plans and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary care team
  • Support daily activities, adaptive techniques, and cognitive rehab
  • Bring compassion, creativity, and clinical expertise to every session
  • Full time- 40 hours per week!
  • Pay range for fulle time - $45-$53 based on experience
  • PRN Option available - $60 an hour

What We’re Looking For

  • Licensed Occupational Therapist (OTR/L) in Delaware
  • Experience in geriatrics or long-term care is a plus
  • Strong communication, compassion, and a can-do spirit

Why Work for HealthPro Heritage?

Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to compassionate care and innovative therapy solutions.

Growth Opportunities: Enjoy continuous learning and development opportunities tailored to support your professional growth.

Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the heart of everything we do.

Commitment to Excellence: Join a team recognized for clinical expertise and commitment to delivering high-quality care and outcomes.

Competitive Benefits Package: Enjoy competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed with YOU in mind!

Join Us in Making a Difference

At HealthPro Heritage, we offer a fulfilling career where you can positively impact lives and achieve personal and professional growth. As a therapist-led, diverse organization, we provide clinical services across various settings, including nursing facilities, retirement communities, hospitals, home care, schools, and clinics. Join us to be part of a team that values your skills, listens to your input, and makes a meaningful difference in the community.

Responsibilities

Patient Assessment: Patient Assessment: Evaluate clients' physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities using observations and standardized tools.

Treatment and Education: Create personalized treatment plans to meet clients' goals and enhance their functional abilities. Educate clients and their families on improving daily activities, including the use of adaptive equipment and environmental modifications.

Documentation: Maintain accurate records of evaluations, progress, and treatment plans, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.

Advocacy and Support: Advocate for clients' needs and support them in accessing community resources, services, and accommodations.

Qualifications

  • Education: Degree in Occupational Therapy from an accredited institution.
  • Licensure: Valid state licensure as an Occupational Therapist, or license eligible

Skills

Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Proficient in developing and implementing effective treatment plans. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a patient-centered approach.

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift and assist patients as needed. Must be able to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to therapy.

HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, HealthPRO Heritage and its subsidiaries comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningGeriatric CareCognitive RehabilitationPatient EducationInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient Advocacy

Occupational Therapist Career Context

In Delaware, the Occupational Therapy weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$94k (22 salary observations; 105 listings), vs ~$97k nationally (5,566 salary observations; 27,651 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-01-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$102k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $102k in an average-cost state. 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in Delaware?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$94k–$110kOccupational Therapy median $102k (middle half $92k–$120k)334 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Delaware vs national$94k median in Delaware$97k nationally (−3%)22 state / 5,566 national salary observations
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$102k in purchasing powerDelaware index 99.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in Delaware28 active9,023 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 3% remote · 43% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $9k) · 9% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,074 in the last 30 days1,790 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+3.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Occupational Therapist Jobs

21 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

21 jobs · 12 employers
6
<$95k
6
$95k-105k
6
$105k-115k
1
$120k
2
$125k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

21 jobs · 12 employers
401k / retirement match
100%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
33%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
5%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Outpatient Pediatric Occupational Therapist

MultiCare Health System · Puyallup, Washington

$49.36-$78.25/hr
#2

Occupational Therapist (Home Health)

21st Century Home Health Services · Galt, California

$130k-$160k
#3

Occupational Therapist - Hand Therapist CHT

$85k-$120k
#4

Occupational Therapist (OT) - Santa Clara

From $109,000
+ 19 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,061 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Wilmington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$296k
Typical market rent
$1,757/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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