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Morgantown, WV, US

Occupational Therapist Acute Care

Occupational TherapistIncludes weekendsPer Diem

Listed compensation

$50-$55/hr

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Job Description

  • PRN Occupational Therapist (Inpatient Acute Care)
  • HealthWorks Rehabilitation & Fitness at Mon Health | Morgantown, WV

Join HealthWorks Rehab & Fitness, Mon Health's trusted inpatient rehabilitation partner for more than 25 years. We are seeking PRN Occupational Therapists to provide as-needed coverage in our inpatient setting.

Our therapy services operate year-round with daytime coverage seven days a week, offering a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance.

As part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll support patient care during vacations, sick leave, census fluctuations, and other staffing needs. This role offers flexible, per diem scheduling with opportunities year-round, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and develop individualized treatment plans
  • Deliver evidence-based occupational therapy services
  • Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members
  • Educate patients, families, and caregivers
  • Support safe, functional return to daily activities and community participation

Requirements

  • Current West Virginia Occupational Therapist license
  • Strong clinical and communication skills

Inpatient Experience Preferred

  • We provide advanced treatment and comprehensive care to best address the medical, physical, emotional, and vocational challenges for individuals with:
  • Brain Injury
  • Spinal Cord Injury
  • Stroke
  • Amputation
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Conditions
  • Multiple Traumas

PRN Perks

  • Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
  • Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
  • 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
  • Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties

Shanel Green

  • Talent Acquisition Manager ssgreen@selectmedical.com
  • 610.223.5944

Essential Functions

Understand appropriate state Practice Act and adhere to the laws which govern how Occupational Therapists may practice and whom Occupational Therapists may supervise.

Develop objective patient goals and establish the type, frequency and duration of occupational therapy in collaboration with the referring physician.

Responsible for the supervision and delegation of the occupational therapy care for each patient within the guideline of state rules and federal regulations.

  • Responsible for the alteration of each patient’s program as changes in the patient’s status occur.
  • Demonstrate completion of patient care responsibilities and documentation requirements in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Participate in student clinical affiliation programs in agreement with NovaCare student manual.
  • Provide comprehensive and individualized treatment programs.

Participate in the design and implementation of new programs or procedures with the approval of the manager and referring physicians per HIPPA guidelines.

Communicate pertinent patient information to referring physicians, staff, employers, insurance carriers, and rehabilitation specialists.

Enhances, develops and expands relationships with referral sources and maintains positive level of interaction with facilities and clients.

Stay current and up to date with Occupational Therapy research and employ Evidence Based Practice (RCB, clinician expertise, patient perception).

Qualifications

  • Must be a graduate of an accredited school for Occupational Therapy.
  • National registration and state licensure or registration REQUIRED.
  • Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Valid state driver’s license.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds dead weight alone.

Ability to walk, bend, stand and reach constantly during a work day/shift.

Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to evaluate, diagnose and monitor patient needs and to maintain accurate records, recognize people and provide directions. Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.

  • Ability to push wheeled equipment through the facility.
  • Possess fine motor skills for legible and accurate reporting, charting, scheduling, daily correspondence and presentations, either manually or through use of electronic equipment.
  • Possess grasp ability for effective and efficient handling of diagnostic or therapeutic equipment.

Additional Data

HealthWorks is a part of a larger outpatient network of locally driven providers of physical rehabilitation with 1900+ locations in 39 states, including the District of Columbia.

Throughout the country we operate primarily as Select Physical Therapy, NovaCare Rehabilitation, Physio, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, KORT, Saco Bay Physical Therapy, Concentra, SSM Physical Therapy and Keystone Physical Therapy.

Our highly respected clinical team provides preventative and rehabilitative services that maximize functionality and promote well-being. We develop individualized treatment plans to help achieve each patient's specific goals.

Our integrated local market network allows us to effectively partner with physicians, employers, payors and case managers to achieve optimal patient outcomes in a cost-effective manner. We also provide physical therapy and athletic training services to professional sports teams, colleges, universities and high schools.

HealthWorks is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningInpatient careClinical communicationPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationNeurological disorder managementOrthopedic condition managementStroke recoverySpinal cord injury careBrain injury care

Occupational Therapist Career Context

The cost-of-living index for West Virginia is 89.5 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$109k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 62.5% of West Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 40 active Occupational Therapy listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

What does the Occupational Therapy market look like in West Virginia?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$104k–$114kOccupational Therapy median $100k (middle half $91k–$111k)25 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$122k in purchasing powerWest Virginia index 89.5 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Occupational Therapy listings in West Virginia52 active9,171 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 48% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS occupational therapist listings (all specialties): 11% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 7% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Occupational Therapy listings3,140 in the last 30 days1,727 the 30 days before (+82%)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, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top contract/1099 Occupational Therapist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

19 jobs
9
<$110k
4
$110k-120k
1
$125k
3
$130k-140k
2
$140k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

27 jobs · 23 employers
401k / retirement match
89% this job
CME allowance
56% this job
Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
19%
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Home Care Occupational Therapist- 1099 (Eastern Suffolk County)Per Diem

US Physical Therapy · Selden, New York

$65-$90/hr
#2

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Boston Speech Therapy · Boston, Massachusetts

$80-$90/hr
#3

Occupational Therapist, OT

$70-$80/hr
#4

Occupational Therapist-Neuro and Hand Therapist- Per Diem- San Diego County Float

$52.36-$75.69/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 4.8
Better work-life than 50% of Occupational Therapy listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 9,121 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About Healthworks

Wellness and Fitness Services
Morgantown, West Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free in-person and online CEUs
401(k) with company match after 1,000 hours
Nationwide professional support network
Flexible PRN scheduling

Living in Morgantown

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$284k
Typical market rent
$1,413/mo
Residents’ average commute
16 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
93.3
State income tax
Up to 6.5%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Morgantown, WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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