Per Diem 1199 Occupational Therapist

Occupational Therapist 8.0 Work-LifeNo nightsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$150.5K–$165.6K

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Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Day Shift - 7.5 Hours (United States of America) The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the examination, care planning and performing occupational therapy treatment of inpatient and outpatient settings. The ideal candidate will provide treatment intervention that restores bodily functions and prevents disability following injury or disease. He/she will delegate and monitor responsibilities assigned to support staff such as Rehab Aide, etc. and students as well as participate in performance improvement activities and in all mandatory staff education programs. He/she will also ensure charge generation as prescribed by business practiced Requirements:

  • Must be a graduate of an Occupational Therapy program.
  • New York State License in Occupational Therapy required.
  • Previous experience as an occupational therapist in a hospital or health care setting is preferred. Various shifts; per diem assignment Salary Range: $72.356/hr - $79.592/hr Employment Non-Discrimination: Richmond University Medical Center is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment and provides full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions and needs including lactation accommodations, physical or mental disability, age, immigration or citizenship status, veteran or active military status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! Our Mission We the staff of Human Resources are proud to share a long-standing tradition of excellence at Richmond University Medical Center. We uphold the mission by providing premier quality patient care through a full spectrum of emergent, acute, primary, behavioral health and educational services, and value the pride and integrity that motivate us to always be more, and always be better. We are committed to our mission and values because WE CARE! We are Welcoming, Energized, Compassionate, Advocates, Respectful and Excellent in our interaction with our patients, families, visitors and co-workers. WE CARE W We are welcoming and gracious toward each other, and toward all who come to receive our services. E Personnel are energized for quality, creativity, commitment and teamwork. C Compassion is the way we share deep concern and care toward each person. A Advocacy is our activity that promotes the rights and responsibilities of patients, families, and staff, in the hospital setting and in the community. R We show respect by recognizing the basic dignity of every person in all our interactions and in the formulation of policies and procedures. E Excellence is our way of demonstrating that we can always be more and always be better.

Key Responsibilities

The Occupational Therapist is responsible for the examination, care planning, and treatment of patients in inpatient and outpatient settings. They also delegate tasks to support staff and participate in performance improvement and educational programs.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an Occupational Therapy program and hold a valid New York State License in Occupational Therapy. Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is preferred.

Key Skills

RehabilitationInpatient CareOutpatient CareClinical DocumentationStaff Supervision

Occupational Therapist Career Context

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 57% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Occupational Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Where are Occupational Therapy jobs?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.0 / 10 · top 5% in occupational therapyranked against 8,973 Occupational Therapy listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedOccupational Therapy median $130k (middle half $107k–$141k)189 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 57% no call · 60% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Occupational Therapist listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 8% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,122 in the last 30 days1,573 the 30 days before (+98%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Occupational Therapy pay trend+4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (8,973 Occupational Therapy listings); 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 Per Diem 1199 Occupational Therapist at Richmond University Medical Center a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Occupational Therapy — ranked against 8,973 active Occupational Therapy listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs
6
<$115k
3
$115k-130k
8
$130k-145k
5
$145k-160k
1
$160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 27 employers
401k / retirement match
89%
CME allowance
61%
Sign-on bonus
21%
Loan repayment
14%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.0
Among the best 10% of Occupational Therapy listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 8,973 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Richmond University Medical Center

Hospitals and Health Care
Staten Island, New York
1,001-5,000 employees